GENERAL USE AND SAFETY WARNINGS
While using electrical tools, several basic safety
precautions must always be followed in order to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shocks and personal injuries.
Read and understand the manual before start using this
equipment. Save this manual for future reference.
General
These preventive measures are essential for your safety. Always
use the impact hammer with care in a responsible manner and
taking into account that the user is responsible for any accidents
caused to third parties or their property.
The power tool may only be used by persons who have read the
instruction manual and are familiar with the handling. Before
the first use, the user must be instructed by the seller or another
competent person about the use of the power tool, must obtain
proper and practical instructions.
The instruction manual is an integral part of the machine and
must always be supplied.
Familiarize yourself with the control devices and the use of the
power tool. In particular, the user must know how to quickly
stop the power tool.
Stay alert and use common sense while working with a power
tool. A moment of inattention can result in serious injury.
Use the power tool only if you are in good physical and psychic
condition. Do not use the power tool if you are tired or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. If you suffer from
any health problem, ask your doctor about the possibility of
working with the power tool.
Never allow children, people with limited physical, sensory or
mental abilities, people with lack of experience and knowledge
of the tool or other people who are not familiar with the
instructions for use to use the power tool.
The power tool may only be used as described in this
instruction manual. Any other use which could be
hazardous and cause injury to the user or damage to the power
tool is not permitted.
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Do not overload the power tool and use the appropriate tool for
purposes other than its intended use and improper use of
accessories can result in dangerous situations.
For safety reasons, any alteration to the power tool other than
the assembly of accessories authorized by the manufacturer is
prohibited. Any changes made void the warranty.
Information on authorized accessories can be obtained from
your official VITO dealer.
Electrical Safety instructions
This power tool has double insulation, which means that
every external metal part is protected from the electrical
components. According to the EN 60745 standard, it is not
necessary any ground connection.
However, double insulation dos not replace normal safety
precautions, which must be observed when using the tool. The
power cord for the machine must be connected through the
plug to a socket with differential protection.
Do not use this power tool in an explosive environment,
especially in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dusts. Any power tool may form sparks that might ignite liquids,
gases, or dust.
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specifications of the power tool. Keep the voltage within
± 5% of the nominal value. Do not use the tool in places where
the supply voltage is not stable. The power cord of the power
tool should be plugged into an outlet with differential
protection and grounding.
If the workplace is extremely hot, humid or with a high
concentration of dust, the circuit of the power socket must be
protected with a circuit breaker (30 mA) to ensure the safety of
the user.
Do not expose power tools to rain, or use them in wet or humid
environments. Water entering a power tool increases the risk of
tool damage and electric shock to the user.
Hold the power tool only by the insulated surfaces, which
prevent electric shock if the tool comes into contact with hidden
wires or the power cord of the tool during use.
Never use the power cord to pull, carry or unplug the tool from
the socket. Damaged power cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
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