General Power Tool Safety Warnings - REMS Power-Press E Instrucciones De Servicio

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Translation of the Original Instruction Manual
The respective latest sales literature applies for the use of REMS pressing tongs,
REMS pressing tongs Mini, REMS pressing rings, REMS adapter tongs, REMS
pressing heads and REMS expanding heads for the different pipe connection systems.
If the system manufacturer alters components of pipe connection systems or markets
new ones, their current application status must be enquired about at REMS (Fax
excepted.
Fig. 1 – 19
1 Pressing tongs
2 Tong retaining bolt
3 Pressure plate
4 Locking pin
5 Press rollers
6 Housing grip
7 Rotation direction lever
8 Inching switch
9 Pistol grip
10 Pressing jaw
11 Pressing contour
12 Bolt

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power
tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodi-
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplug-
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3) Personal safety
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-
tion used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool.
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collec-
tion can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
13 Reset button
14 Pressing heads
15 Expander
16 Expanding head
17 Expanding jaws
18 Expanding mandrel
19 Adapter tong
20 Pressing ring
21 Pressing segment
22 Pressing contour (pressing ring or
pressing segments)
23 Battery charge indicator
Power tools create sparks which
A moment of inattention while operating
Protective
This enables
Loose clothes, jewellery or long
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
personnel or an authorised REMS service shop before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to
Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Battery tool use and care
with another battery pack.
irritation or burns.
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6) Service
is maintained.
WARNING
Use personal safety equipment (e.g. goggles).
Avoid unnatural postures, and do not lean too far forward.
Before changing the pressing or expanding tools, pull the mains plug or take out
the battery!
The drive units develop a very high pressing force. For that reason, be particularly
careful. Keep all other persons away from the working area during working.
Hold the drive units only by the housing grip (6) and the pistol grip (9) during opera-
tion. Keep your hands away from moving parts (pressing area, expanding area)!
Never operate radial presses when the tongs shank (2) is not locked. Risk of fracture!
Always position radial presses with pressing tong, pressing tong Mini, pressing
Do not start radial presses without pressing tong, pressing tong Mini, pressing
ring inserted. Do not start the pressing operation except to make a press joint.
tongs, pressing tongs Mini, pressing rings will be needlessly stressed.
Before using pressing tongs, pressing tongs Mini, pressing rings from other
manufacturers, check that they are suitable for the drive unit. Read and observe
the instruction manuals of the pressing tong or pressing ring manufacturers.
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Only operate axial presses with pressing heads fully inserted. Risk of fracture!
Always position axial presses with the pressing tongs on the compression sleeve
Screw expanding heads as far as they will go onto the expander.
Do not attempt to repair damaged pressing tongs, pressing tongs Mini, pressing
rings, adapter tongs, pressing heads or expanding heads. Risk of fracture!
manufacturers.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
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unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Only allow trained personnel to use the power tool. Apprentices may only operate
the power tool when they are over 16, when this is necessary for their training
and when they are supervised by a trained operative.
Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting
the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Do not use the battery/charger at battery/charger temperatures or ambient
Do not dispose of defective batteries in the normal domestic waste. Take them
to an authorised REMS after-sales service facility or to a reputed waste disposal
company.
Shorting the battery
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
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