Safety Instructions; Work Area; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Schulz STS 1500 Manual De Instrucciones

4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow the instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire, burns and/or serious injury.
1.

Work Area:

• Operate your tool in a clean, well lit and ventilated location.
• Never operate your power tool in explosive atmospheres (with the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust).The tool can generate sparks and cause an explosion.
• Operate your tool at a safe distance from other people, children and animals in order to avoid distractions
during use, which can result in serious accidents.
2.

Electrical Safety:

• Before connecting your tool to the mains, make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage of the
tool. The socket must be compatible with the tool's plug. Do not change the characteristics of the plug and
don't use adapters. If necessary, replace the outlet socket to a suitable model to that of the equipment's plug.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock when using your tool, do not touch metal surfaces attached to the ground
or grounded surfaces such as pipes, motors, rails, fences, windows, doors, metal gates, etc.
• Do not expose the power tool to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
• Never use the electrical cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the heat gun. Keep the cord away from hot
surfaces, oil, sharp or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. If the
cord is damaged during tool use, do not touch it and immediately disconnect the power source.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by a SCHULZ AUTHORIZED DEALER, to prevent risks
to the user.
• To protect against electric shock, installation of a residual current circuit breaker is recommended (RCB).
Consult a qualified electrician to select and install this safety device.
• If an extension cord is used, unroll it completely before use to prevent overheating and loss of efficiency.
Position the cable so that it cannot get entangled with the product during operation. When storing the cord,
wrap it carefully to avoid knots.
• To prevent accidentally starting the tool, make sure that it is in the off position before connecting it to the
electrical grid. Do not carry the tool with your finger resting on the temperature adjust button as this may
cause the accidental activation of the product.
3.

Personal safety:

• When operating this product, be alert and pay attention to your actions. Do not use the product if you are
tired, under the influence of medicine, alcohol or drugs. Any distraction during use can result in serious
personal injury.
• Always use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as goggles, masks against
dust inhalation, non-slip protective gloves, closed shoes with rubber anti-slip soles and earplugs. This
reduces the risk against personal accidents.
• Keep both feet on the ground to maintain balance and stay in a stable position. This enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Keep all body parts away from the hot parts of the heat gun while it is in operation.
4.
Use and care of the power tool:
• The model of the tool must be selected according to the intended use, does not exceed the capacity,
and if necessary, purchase a more suitable model for your application. This will increase efficiency and
safety in carrying out the work.
• Do not use the power tool if the on/off switch doesn't work. Any power tool that doesn't respond to the
switch controls is dangerous and must be repaired.
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