Safety Notes - Westfalia WAMFW18 Originalanleitung

Please note the included General Safety Notes and the
following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or
physical injury.
Please also observe the safety notes in the manuals
for battery and charger.
▪ Please read this manual carefully and use the unit only according to this manual.
▪ When using the tool, use safety equipment including dust mask and ear protection. If
operating the tool causes discomfort in any way, stop immediately and review your method
of use.
▪ Dispose of used packaging material carefully or store it out of the reach of children. There
is a danger of suffocation!
▪ Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to use the unit,
unless they are supervised and briefed for their safety by a qualified person.
▪ Battery chargers are for indoors use only. Ensure that the power supply and charger are
protected against moisture at all times.
▪ Wear protective, cut-proof gloves when changing blades and accessories. Some blades and
accessories can be very sharp. Scraper blades sharpen as they are used. Blades and
accessories shortly after use can be very hot, allow to cool.
▪ Keep your workplace clean. Dusts created from different materials including woods and
metals can be highly flammable. Dust from light alloys including magnesium can burn or
explode easily.
▪ Do not treat the work surface with fluids containing solvents. If such fluids become warm
from scraping, toxic vapours may be produced, or surfaces may catch fire.
▪ Only change accessories and blades or perform maintenance with the tool disconnected
from its power supply, either mains connection or battery. If the tool features a captive
battery in a charged state take extra care not to switch it on accidentally when changing
accessories or blades.
▪ Always use accessories or blades that are approved by the manufacturer or meet the
specification of your power tool, this includes being compatible in size and speed. DO NOT
try to cut material thicker than the capacity stated in the specification.
▪ Only use an adapter for using different accessories or blades if the adapter is specifically
designed and approved by the manufacturer of your power tool.
▪ Do not modify accessories or blades so they work with power tools they were not intended
to work with or for uses that they were never designed for.
▪ Do not use accessories or blades that are damaged, bent, chipped, cracked, heavily
corroded or excessively worn. Such accessories can break apart in use causing injury to the

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