General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Parkside PAHE 20-Li A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

General power tool
safety warnings
WARNING!
► Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the safety instructions and
other instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
NOTE
► National regulations may restrict the use of
the appliance.
Save all safety instructions and other instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the safety instructions
refers to your mains-operated (cable) power tools
or battery-operated (cableless) power tool.

1. Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety

a) 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.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cable. Never use the cable
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cable away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cables increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cable suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cable suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f) 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.

3. Personal safety

a) 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 ill,
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear safety goggles. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) 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
finger on the switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d) 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 personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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