Scheppach THM850 Manual page 51

Safe operation
1 Keep work area clear
- Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2 Consider work area environment
- Do not expose tools to rain.
- Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.
- Keep work area well lit.
- Do not use tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3 Guard against electric shock
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4 Keep other persons away
- Do not let persons, especially children, not involved in the work
touch the tool or the extension cord and keep them away from
the work area.
5 Store idle tools
- When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry locked-up place,
out of reach of children.
6 Do not force the tool
- lt will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
7 Use the right tool
- Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
- Do not
or for example do not use circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs.
8 Dress properly
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be caught in
moving parts.
- Non-skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
- Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9 Use protective equipment
- Use safety glasses.
- Use face or dust mask if working operations create dust.
10 Connect dust extraction equipment
- lf the tool is provided for the connection of dust extraction and col-
lecting equipment, ensure these are connected and properly used.
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