EINHELL GH-EC 2040 Original Operating Instructions page 10

always wear safety goggles. Wearing per-
sonal safety equipment such as dust masks,
non-slip safety shoes, a helmet or ear plugs,
depending on the type and application of the
tool, reduces the risk of injury.
c) Make sure that the tool cannot start up
accidentally. Ensure that the power tool is
switched off before you connect it to the
power supply and/or connect the battery
pack, pick it up or carry it. If you have your
fi nger on the switch while carrying the power
tool or if you connect the power tool to the
power supply while it is switched on, this may
cause accidents.
d) Remove all adjusting tools or wrenches
before you switch on the power tool. Any
tool or wrench in a rotating part of the power
tool could cause injuries.
e) Avoid abnormal working postures. Make
sure you stand squarely and keep your
balance at all times. This will enable you to
control the power tool better in unexpected
situations.
f) Wear suitable clothes. Never wear loose
fi tting clothes or jewelry. Keep hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothing, jewelry or long hair can be caught by
moving parts.
g) If dust extraction devices and dust coll-
ection devices can be fi tted, they must be
connected and must be used correctly.
The use of a dust extractor can reduce the
dangers posed by dust.
h) Do not allow yourself to be lulled into a
false sense of security and do not ignore
the safety regulations covering electric
power tools, even if you are familiar with
the power tool after having used it many
times. Carelessness can lead to serious inju-
ries in just a fraction of a second.
4. Using and handling the power tool
a) Do not overload your power tool. Use the
correct electric tool for the job in hand.
The correct tool will enable you to work better
and more safely within the specifi c perfor-
mance range.
b) Do not use an electric power tool if the
switch is defective. An electric power tool
that cannot be switched on or off is dange-
rous and must be repaired.
c) Pull the plug out of the socket and/or
remove the removable battery pack be-
fore making any adjustments to the tool,
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changing plug-in tool parts or putting the
power tool down. These precautions will
prevent the power tool starting accidentally.
d) Keep unused electric tools out of the
reach of children. Do not allow people
who are not familiar with the power tool
or who have not read these instructions
to use the power tool. Electric tools are
dangerous if they are used by inexperienced
people.
e) Look after power tools and plug-in tools
with care. Check that moving parts
function correctly and do not jam, and
whether any parts are broken or dama-
ged such that they adversely aff ect the
function of the power tool. Have damaged
parts repaired before you use the power
tool. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained electric tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Ca-
refully maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges will jam less and are easier to
control.
g) Use the power tool, plug-in tools, etc.
as set out in these instructions. Take ac-
count of the conditions in your work area
and the job in hand. Using electric tools for
purposes other than the one for which they
are designed can result in dangerous situa-
tions.
h) Keep the handles and grip surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. If the
handles and grip surfaces are slippery, it will
not be possible to operate and control the
power tool safely in unforeseen situations.
5. Service
a) Have your power tool repaired only by
trained personnel using only genuine
spare parts. This will ensure that your power
tool remains safe to use.
Special safety instructions for chainsaws
•
When the chainsaw is running make sure
that you keep all parts of your body away
from the chainsaw. Before starting up
the chainsaw make sure that it is not tou-
ching anything. When you are working with
a chainsaw, a single moment of carelessness
is all it takes for clothing or parts of your body
to get caught by the chainsaw.
•
Always hold the chainsaw securely with
your right hand on the rear handle and
your left hand on the front handle. Holding
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