Intended Use; Safety Information - Scheppach bgs 700 Original Bedienungsanleitung

4. Intended use

The grinder/sander is a combination device for the
coarse and fine grinding/sanding of metals, woods
of all kinds and other materials using the appropriate
grinding/sanding wheel or belt.
The machine may only be used with grinding/sanding
wheels or belts which are suitable for it and comply
with the characteristic data in these instructions. The
machine is allowed to be used only for it intended
purpose! Even when the equipment is used as pre-
scribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain residu-
al risk factors. The following hazards may arise in con-
nection with the machine's construction and layout:
• Contact with the grinding wheel where it is not cov-
ered.
• Catapulting parts out of damaged grinding wheels.
• Catapulting of workpieces and parts of workpieces.
• Damage to hearing if essential ear-muffs are not
used.
• Harmful emissions of wood dust when used in
closed rooms.
• The rotating parts of the device cannot be covered
for functional reasons. Therefore you must exer-
cise care and hold the workpiece firmly to prevent
it slipping which could result in your hands coming
into contact with the grinding/sanding belt.
The equipment is allowed to be used only for its pre-
scribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a
case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manu-
facturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any
kind resulting from such misuse.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial appli-
cations. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment
is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses
or for equivalent purposes.

5. Safety information

General power tool safety warnings
m WARNING!
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustra-
tions and specifications provided with this power
tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may re-
sult in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-
erence.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-oper-
ated (cordless) power tool.
18 | GB
 www.scheppach.com /  service@scheppach.com /  +(49)-08223-4002-99 /  +(49)-08223-4002-58
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 at-
mospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools cre-
ate sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while op-
erating 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 ground-
ed surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the pow-
er tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord 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 reduc-
es 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 tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat
or hearing protection used for appropriate condi-
tions 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.