Safety Notes; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - P.I.T. PHE20H-450A Operation Manual

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Safety Notes

General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warn-
ings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fi re and/or seri-
ous injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for fu-
ture reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers
to your mains operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
► Keep work area clean and well lit.Clut-
tered or dark areas invite accidents.
► Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres. such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ig-
nite the dust or fumes.
► Keep children and bystanders a way
while operating a power tool. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

► Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
► Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radi-
ators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
► Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
► Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
► When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for out-
door use. Use of a cord suitable for out-
door use reduces the risk of electric shock.
► If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock.

Personal safety

► Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power tool
while you are tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
► Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protec-
tion used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
► Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off -position before
connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool.Carrying power tools with your fi nger
on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
► Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in person-
al injury.
► Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in unex-
pected situations.
► Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
► If devices are provided for the connec-
tion of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected
and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
► Do not let familiarity gained from fre-
quent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety prin-
ciples. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
Power tool use and care
► Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
► Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the
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