Raider RD-DSH50 User Manual page 9

1. General guidelines for safe operation.
Read all instructions carefully. Failure of the nature following instructions can cause electric shock,
fire and / or severe injuries. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
1.1. Safety in the surroundings.
1.1.1. Keep the surroundings clean and well-lit. Disarray and poor lighting may contribute to the
occurrence of an accident.
1.1.2. Do not operate diesel space heater in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
1.1.3. Keep children and bystanders at a safe distance while working with heater.
If your attention is diverted, you may lose control over sanding.
1.2. Electrical safety.
1.2.1. Plugs' heater must match the wall socket. Never change the power plug construction. Do
not use any adapter for plugs with earthed (grounded) machinery. Unmodified plugs and matching
wall sockets will reduce risk of electric shock.
1.2.2. Do not expose the heater to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a heater will increase
the risk of electric shock.
1.2.3. Do not use a power cable for the purposes for which it is not provided, for example to
pulling grinders for cable or removing the plug from the wall socket. Protect the power cable from
heat, oil and contact with sharp edges or points of mobile machines.
Damaged or twisted power cables increase the risk of electric shock.
1.2.4. It is advisable to connect the appliance only to an electricity supply protected by a residual-
current operated protective device (RCD) with a release current of 30 mA max. Use an extension
power cable suitable for outdoor use. Use of a power cable suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.
1.3. Safer way of working and care.
1.3.1. Be concentrated, watch their actions carefully and act cautiously and prudently. Do not use
the heater when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or narcotic drugs.
1.3.2. Keep the heater in places where they can not be reached by children. Do not allow them
to be used by persons who are not familiar with how to work with them and have not read those
instructions. When you are in the hands of inexperienced users, heater can be extremely dangerous.
1.3.3. No alterations may be performed to the heater.
1.3.4. Important: Risk of burns! Do not touch the heating appliance when it is in use.
1.3.5. Do not use the heater in badly ventilated rooms where people and animals are always
present.
1.3.6. The pump pressure setting factory-set by the manufacturer should not be altered. The
heater may be damaged, and if so, this can cause fires.
1.3.7. The heater must be situated at least 1.25m away from buildings, walls or appliances which
are connected to the mains.
Set up the heater on a safe and even surface. Turning and tilting or relocation whilst in use is
forbidden.
1.3.8. When transporting and refuelling, always switch the heater off and let it cool down.
1.3.9. Avoid fuel spillage when refuelling.
1.3.10. Never use the heater when it is raining or snowing.
1.3.11. Never touch the heater with wet hands.
1.3.12. When using extension cables, their total length must not exceed 50m for 1.5mm2 cables
and 100m for 2.5mm2 cables.
1.3.13. Do not refuel or empty the fuel tank near open flames, fire or flying sparks. Do not smoke!
1.3.14. Do not touch any hot parts. Do not remove any safety covers.
1.3.15. The appliances must not be exposed to moisture or dust. The admissible ambient
temperature is min -10°C to max +40°C, the max. sea level is 1 000m. The max. relative humidity is
90% (non-condensing).
1.3.16. Caution: Diesel fuel is harmful to health. Use safety gloves when handling diesel fuel. Be
careful when disposing of items (towels, cloths) which are soaked in diesel oil.
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