Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo RWE 1020 Manual Original

en ENGLISH
Original Instructions

1. Declaration of Conformity

We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that
these stirrers, identified by type and serial number
*1), meet all relevant requirements of directives *2)
and standards *3). Technical documents for *4) -
see page 3.

2. Specified Use

The stirrer is intended for stirring of powdery
building materials such as mortar, plaster, adhesive
as well as solvent-free paints, lacquer and similar
substances.
Do not use for drilling.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the enclosed safety information
must be observed.

3. General Safety Instructions

For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Pass on your power tool only together with these
documents.

4. Special Safety Instructions

Always hold the machine with both hands on
the intended handles, take a secure stance and
concentrate on the work. Loss of control can
cause personal injury.
Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
Observe the maximum permitted agitator paddle
diameter (see technical data).
There will be reverse torque at the handle. Always
hold the machine with both hands on the intended
handles, take a secure stance and concentrate on
the work.
Secure the stirring container against turning.
8
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and a
breathing mask when working with the machine.
Wear ear protectors when working for long periods
of time. High noise levels over a prolonged period of
time may affect your hearing.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool!
Do not mix solvents or materials containing solvents
with a flashpoint below 21°C. Hazardous vapours or
explosive mixtures may form during processing.
Reducing dust exposure:
WARNING - Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead-based paints,
- Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
- Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
This also applies to dust from other materials such
as some timber types (like oak or beech dust),
metals, asbestos. Other known diseases are e.g.
allergic reactions, respiratory diseases. Do not let
dust enter the body.
Observe the relevant guidelines and national
regulations for your material, staff, application and
place of application (e.g. occupational health and
safety regulations, disposal).
Collect the particles generated at the source, avoid
deposits in the surrounding area.
Use suitable accessories for special work. In this
way, fewer particles enter the environment in an
uncontrolled manner.
Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
- do not direct the escaping particles and the
exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons
or on dust deposits,
- use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers,
- ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep
clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or
blowing stirs up dust.
- Vacuum or wash the protective clothing. Do not
blow, beat or brush.
4.1 Special safety instructions for mains
powered machines:
Pull the plug out of the socket before making any
adjustments, changing tools, maintaining or
cleaning.