be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused
as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed
for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used
in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for
equivalent purposes.
Safety instructions
General safety instructions for electric tools
m Danger!
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 inst-
ructions in a safe place for future use.
The term "electric tool" used in the safety instructions
refers to electric tools operated from the mains power
supply (with a power cable) and to battery operated
electric tools (without a power cable).
1. Workplace safety
a) Keep your work area clean and well illuminated.
Untidy or unlit work areas can result in accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep the electric tool out of the reach of child-
ren and other persons. If there is a distraction, you
may lose control of the appliance.
2. Electrical safety
a) The connector plug from this electric tool must
fit into the socket. The plug should never be alte-
red in any way. Never use adapter plugs together
with earthed electric tools. Unaltered plugs and
correct sockets reduce the risk of an electric shock.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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 edges and mo-
ving parts of the appliance. Damaged or entang
led cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
e) If you are working outdoors with an electric tool,
only use extension cables which are designed
specifically for this purpose. Using specially de
signed outdoor extension cables, the risk of electric
shock is reduced.
f) If operation of the electric tool in a damp envi-
ronment can not be avoided, use a earth-leakage
circuit-breaker. The earthleakage circuitbreaker
reduces the risk of an electric shock.
3. Safety of persons
a) 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.
b) Wear personal protection equipment and always
wear safety goggles. Wearing personal protection
(such as dust masks, nonslip safety shoes, safety
helmet or ear protection, depending upon the type
and use of the electric tool) reduces the risk of inju
ry.
c) Make sure that the appliance cannot start up
accidentally. Ensure that the electric tool is swit-
ched off before you connect it to the power sup-
ply and/or insert the battery, or pick up or carry
the tool. If your finger is on the switch whilst carry
ing the electric tool or if you connect the appliance
to the mains when it is switched on, this can lead to
accidents.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) Wear suitable work clothes. Do not wear loo-
se clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothes and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing,
jewellery or long hair can get trapped in moving
parts.
g) 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.
4. Usage and treatment of the electric tool
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Pull the plug out of the socket and/or remove
the battery before making any adjustments to
the appliance, changing accessories or put the
appliance down. This safety measure prevents st
arting the electric tool unintentionally.
d) Keep unused electric tools out of the reach of
children. Do not allow people who are not famili-
ar with the appliance or who have not read these
instructions to use the appliance. Electric tools
are dangerous if they are used by inexperienced
people.
e) Clean your electric tool carefully. Check whether
moving parts are functioning properly and not
jamming, whether parts are broken or damaged
enough that the functioning of this electric tool
is affected. Have damaged parts repaired before
using the appliance. Many accidents are caused
by badly maintained electric tools.
f) Keep your cutting tools sharp and clean. Careful
ly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
will jam less and are easier to control.
g) Make sure to use electric tools, accessories,
attachments, etc. in accordance with these ins-
tructions. Take the conditions in your work area
and the job in hand into account. Using electric
tools for any purpose other than the one for which
they are intended can lead to dangerous situations.
5. Using and handling the cordless tool
a) Only charge the batteries in chargers that are re-
commended by the manufacturer. A charger that
is designed for a certain type of battery may pose a
fi re risk if it is used with other types of battery.
b) Use only the correct batteries in the electric
tools. The use of other batteries may result in inju
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