General safety advice for electrical power tools
Do not work with the device in potentially
b)
explosive environments in which there are
inflammable liquids, gases or dusts. Electrical
power tools create sparks, which can ignite dusts or fumes.
Keep children and other people away while
c)
you are operating the electrical tool. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control of the device.
2. Electrical safety
a) The mains plug on the device must match the mains
socket. The plug must not be modified in any way.
Do not use an adapter plug with devices fitted with
a protective earth. Unmodified plugs and matching sockets
reduce the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid touching earthed surfaces such as pipes, radia-
tors, ovens and refrigerators with any part of your
body. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed.
c) Keep the device away from rain or moisture. Water en-
tering an electrical device increases the risk of electric shock.
Do not use the mains lead for any purpose for
d)
which it was not intended, e.g. to carry the de-
vice, to hang up the device or to pull the mains
plug out of the mains socket. Keep the mains lead away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts of the
device. Damaged or tangled mains leads increase the risk of
electric shock.
e) When working outdoors with an electrical power tool
always use extension cables that are also approved
58 GB/MT