Safety Information - Parkside PDM 600 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

6. Safety information

m CAUTION! The following basic safety precau-
tions must be observed while using electric tools
to protect against electric shock, injury and risk of
ire. Please read all instructions before using this
electric tool and keep the safety instructions in a
safe place.
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 surfac-
es (e. g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4. Keep other people away!
- Do not let other people — especially children — touch
the electric tool or its cable. Keep them clear of the
work area.
5. Store idle tools
- When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry
locked- up place, out of the reach of children.
6. Do not force the tool
- It 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 tool.
- Do not use the electric tool for purposes for which it is
not intended. For example, do not use handheld circu-
lar saws for the cutting of branches or logs.
8. Wear suitable clothing
- Do not wear wide clothing or jewellery, which can
become entangled in moving parts.
- When working outdoors, anti-slip footwear is recom-
mended.
- Tie long hair back in a hair net.
9. Use protective equipment
- Wear protective goggles.
- Wear a mask when carrying out dust-creating work.
10. Connect the dust extraction device
- If connections for dust extraction and a collecting de-
vice are present, make sure that they are connected
and used properly.
- Operation in enclosed spaces is only permitted with
the use of a suitable extraction system.
11. Do not abuse the cord.
- Never yank the cord do disconnect it from the socket.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sham edges.
12. Secure work
- For long workpieces, an additional supporting sur-
face (table, trestles, etc.) is required in order to pre-
vent tipping of the machine.
- Always press the workpiece firmly against the work-
ing surface and stop in order to prevent wobbling or
twisting of the workpiece.
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13. Do not overreach
- Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
- Avoid awkward hand positions in which one or both
hands could touch the saw blade as the result of a
sudden slip.
14. Maintain tools with care
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance.
- Follow instruction for lubricating and changing acces-
sories.
- Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have
them repaired by an authorized service facility.
- Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged.
- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
15. Disconnect tools
- Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed pieces
of wood when the saw blade is running.
- When the electric tool is not in use, before mainte-
nance and when changing tools such as the saw
blade, drill bit, milling cutter.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
- Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjust-
ing wrenches are removed from the tool before turn-
ing it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting
- Ensure switch is in "off" position when plugging in.
18. Use outdoor extension leads
- When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for outdoor use and so marked.
- Use the cable drum only in the unrolled state.
19. Stay alert
- m Watch what you are doing, use common sense
and do not operate the tool when you are tired.
20. Check damaged parts
- Before further use of tool, it should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function.
- Check whether the moving parts are working properly
and are not becoming jammed or whether parts are dam-
aged. All parts must be correctly fitted and satisfy all con-
ditions to ensure the proper operation of the power tool.
- A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized ser-
vice centre unless otherwise indicated in this instruc-
tion manual.
- Have defective switches replaced by an authorized
service centre.
- Do not use any faulty or damaged connection cables.
- Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off.
21. Warning!
- The use of any accessory or attachment other than
one recommended in this instruction manual may pre-
sent a risk of personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person
- This electric tool complies with the relevant safety
rules. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified
persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may
result in considerable danger to the user.