Safety Information - Scheppach DH1300PLUS Original Bedienungsanleitung

4. Safety information

General safety instructions for electric tools
m CAUTION: Read all safety regulations and in-
structions. Any failures made in following the safety
regulations and instructions may result in an electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a
safe place for future use.
The term "electric tool" used in the safety instruc-
tions refers to electric tools operated from the mains
power supply (with a power cable) and to battery op-
erated electric tools (without a power cable).
Workplace safety
• Keep your work area clean and well illuminat-
ed. Untidy or unlit work areas can result in acci-
dents.
• Do not operate the electric tool in an environ-
ment where there is a risk of explosions and
where there are inflammable liquids, gases or
dust. Electric tools produce sparks which could
set the dust or vapours alight.
• Keep the electric tool out of the reach of chil-
dren and other persons. If there is a distraction,
you may lose control of the appliance.
Electrical safety
• The connector plug from this electric tool must
fit into the socket. The plug should never be
altered in any way. Never use adapter plugs
together with earthed electric tools. Unaltered
plugs and correct sockets reduce the risk of an
electric shock.
• Avoid bodily contact with earthed surfaces
such as pipes, heating, ovens and fridges. The
risk of electric shock is increased if your body is
earthed.
• Keep the tool out of the rain and away from
moisture. The ingress of water into an electric tool
increases the risk of an electric shock.
• Do not use the cable to carry the electric tool,
to hang it up or to pull it out of the socket.
Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edg-
es and moving parts of the appliance. Dam-
aged or entangled cables increase the risk of an
electric shock.
• If you are working outdoors with an electric
tool, only use extension cables which are de-
signed specifically for this purpose. Using spe-
cially designed outdoor extension cables, the risk
of electric shock is reduced.
• If operation of the electric tool in a damp envi-
ronment can not be avoided, use a earth leak-
age circuit-breaker. The earth-leakage circuit-
breaker reduces the risk of an electric shock.
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Warning! This electric tool generates an electro-
magnetic field during operation. This field can im-
pair active or passive medical implants under certain
conditions. In order to prevent the risk of serious
or deadly injuries, we recommend that persons with
medical implants consult with their physician and the
manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operat-
ing the electric tool.
Safety of persons
• Be careful, watch what you are doing and use
an electric tool sensibly. Do not use the tool if
you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
when using the electric tool can result in serious
injuries.
• Wear personal protection equipment and al-
ways wear safety goggles. Wearing personal
protection (such as dust masks, non-slip safety
shoes, safety helmet or ear protection, depending
upon the type and use of the electric tool) reduces
the risk of injury.
• Make sure that the appliance cannot start up
accidentally. Ensure that the electric tool is
switched off before you connect it to the pow-
er supply and/or insert the battery, or pick up
or carry the tool. If your finger is on the switch
whilst carrying the electric tool or if you connect
the appliance to the mains when it is switched on,
this can lead to accidents.
• Remove keys and wrenches before switching
on the electric tool. A tool or key which comes
into contact with rotating parts of the appliance
can lead to injuries.
• Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure
you stand squarely and keep your balance at
all times. In this way, you can control the electric
tool better in unexpected circumstances.
• Wear suitable work clothes. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothes and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose cloth-
ing, jewellery or long hair can get trapped in mov-
ing parts.
• If vacuuming devices and draining devices can
be fitted, make sure that these are correctly
attached and correctly used. The use of a dust
extraction system can reduce the danger posed
by dust.
Usage and treatment of the electric tool
• Do not overload the appliance. Use the correct
tool for your work. You will be able to work bet-
ter and more safely within the given performance
boundaries.
• Do not use an electric tool with a defective
switch. An electric tool that cannot be switched
on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.