Intended Use; Safety Information - Scheppach BGS 700 Manual De Instrucciones

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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/sand-
ing wheels or belts which are suitable for it and
comply with the characteristic data in these instruc-
tions. The machine is allowed to be used only for it
intended purpose! Even when the equipment is used
as prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain
residual risk factors. The following hazards may
arise in connection with the machine's construction
and layout:
• Contact with the grinding wheel where it is not
covered.
• Catapulting parts out of damaged grinding
wheels.
• Catapulting of workpieces and parts of work-
pieces.
• 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 cov-
ered for functional reasons. Therefore you must
exercise 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
prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to
be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the
manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries
of any kind resulting from such misuse.
Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial
applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.
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5. Safety information

m Caution!
Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any
errors 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.
m Warning! To protect against electric shock, injury
and fire the following basic safety precautions must
be observed when using power tools.
Read and follow these instructions before using the
equipment and keep the safety information in a safe
place.
1. Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
Don't expose power tools to rain. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area
well lit. Don't use power tools in presence of flam-
mable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces
(e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges refrigerators).
4. Keep children away
Do not allow other persons to touch the equip-
ment or cable, keep them away from your work
area.
5. Store idle tools
When not is use, tools should be stored in dry,
high, or locked-up place, out of the reach of
children.
6. Don't force tool
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
7. Use right tool
Don't force small tools or attachments to do the
job of heavy duty tool. Don't use tools for pur-
poses not intended.
8. Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They
can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves
and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
9. Use safety glasses
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
10. Don't abuse cord
Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
11. Secure work
Use clamps or a vice to hold work. It's safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to oper-
ate tool.
12. Don't overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.