Safety Rules; English - Leister ELECTRON Instrucciones Para El Manejo

Safety Rules

WARNING: Non-observance of the safety
rules while working with the hot air tool can
lead to fire, explosion, electric shock or burns.
Read the operating instructions before using the tool
and always observe the safety rules. Save these instruc-
tions and give them to persons that have not been
instructed before they use the tool.
WARNING: An incorrectly connected mains
plug can lead to a highly dangerous electric
shock. Have mains plugs connected to the
cable only by a specialist.
WARNING: A damaged casing or an opened unit can
lead to a hazardous electric shock. Do not open the
unit and do not put a damaged unit into operation. Do
not drill into the casing, e. g., to attach a company
label. Before any work on the unit, pull the mains plug.
WARNING: A damaged power cord can lead to a
hazardous electric shock. Check the power cord regu-
larly. Do not operate the unit when the power cord is
damaged. Always have a damaged cord replaced
through a specialist. Do not wrap the cord around the
unit and protect it from oil, heat and sharp edges. Do
not carry the unit by the cord and do not use the cord to
pull the plug from the outlet.
When operating the unit at construction sites and out-
doors, the use of a residual current device (RCD) is
required for the protection of persons.
WARNING: Working in rain or moist/damp
conditions can lead to a highly dangerous
electric shock. Take the weather conditions into
consideration. Keep the unit dry. When not using, store
the unit at a dry location.
Conformity
Leister Process Technologies, Riedstrasse, CH-6060 Sarnen/Schweiz confirms that this product, in the version as
brought into circulation through us, fulfils the requirements of the following EEC directives.
Directives: 2004/108, 2006/95. Harmonized Standards: EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-6-2,
EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 50366, EN 62233, EN 60335-2-45
6056 Kaegiswil, 13.11.2008
Disposal
Power tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
Only for EC countries: Do not dispose of power tools into household waste! According to the European
Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its incorporation into national
law, power tools that are no longer suitable for use must be separately collected and sent for recovery in
an environmental-friendly manner.

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sive environment. Check the surrounding before starting
to work. Do not work on fuels or gas containers or in
their vicinity, even when they are empty.
ignite them. Inspect the work area before starting to
work and in case of doubt, abstain from using the hot
air tool. Do not point the unit at the same spot for
extended periods.
times during operation.
toxic. Avoid breathing in vapours, even when they
appear to be harmless. Always provide for good venti-
lation of the work area or wear a respirator.
leads to skin burns. Keep children and other persons
away from the unit. Do not touch the tube of the heating
element or the nozzle when they are hot. Do not use the
unit to heat up fluids or to dry objects or materials that
are destroyed through the influence of hot air.
to injuries. Make sure that the switch is set to OFF when
connecting the unit to the mains supply. Switch the unit
OFF when the thermal relay has actuated.
Christiane Leister, Owner
WARNING: Danger of explosion! The hot air
tool can explosively ignite combustible fluids
and gases. Do not work in a potentially explo-
WARNING: Danger of fire! Heat can reach
combustible materials that are hidden behind
coverings, in ceilings, floors or cavities, and
The unit must be supervised at all
WARNING: Danger of intoxication! When
working plastics, varnish or similar materials,
gases develop that can be aggressive or
WARNING: Danger of injury! The hot air jet
can injure persons or animals. Touching the
hot tube of the heating element or the nozzle
WARNING: Unintentional starting or unex-
pected switching on of the heating element
after actuation of the thermal relay can lead