f)
If you cannot avoid using the electric tool in a
wet environment, use a residual current circuit
breaker. Using a fault-current circuit breaker re-
duces the risk of an electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a)
Remain attentive, pay attention to what you are
doing and be sensible when working with elec-
tric tools. Do not use an electric tool if you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of carelessness when
using electric tools can result in serious injuries.
b)
Wear personal protective equipment and al-
ways wear safety goggles. Wearing personal
protective equipment, such as dust masks, an-
ti-slip safety shoes, safety helmet or hearing pro-
tection, depending on the type and use of the elec-
tric tool, reduces the risk of injuries.
c)
Avoid unintentional startup. Make sure that
the electric tool is switched off before you
connect it the power supply and/or battery,
pick it up or carry it. Keeping your finger on the
switch when you carry the electric tool or having
the electric tool switched on when you connect it to
the power supply may result in accidents.
d)
Remove the setting tools or spanners before
switching on the electric tool. A tool or spanner
that is located in a rotating part of the electric tool
may result in injuries.
e)
Avoid abnormal posture. Make sure that you
have secure footing and always maintain your
balance. This will allow you to better control the
electric tool in unexpected situations.
f)
Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear wide
clothing or jewellery. Keep hair and clothing
away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewel-
lery and long hair can be caught by moving parts.
g)
If dust extraction and collection devices can
be mounted, these must be connected and
used properly. Using a dust extraction unit can
reduce hazards caused by dust.
h)
Do not allow yourself to be lulled into a false
sense of security and do not ignore the safe-
ty rules for electric tools, even when you have
used them many times and have become fa-
miliar with them. Careless actions can result in
serious injuries within a fraction of a second.
4) Using and handling the electric tool
a)
Do not overload the electric tool. Use the elec-
tric tool intended for your work. The suitable
electric tool allows you to work better and more
safely in the indicated power range.
b)
Do not use an electric tool whose switch is de-
fective. An electric tool that cannot be switched on
or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)
Remove the plug from the socket and/or take
out a removable battery before setting the
device, changing insertion tool parts or put-
ting the electric tool away. These precautionary
measures will prevent the electric tool for starting
unintentionally.
d)
Keep unused electric tools out of the reach of
children. Do not let people use the electric tool
who are not familiar with it or who have not
read these instructions. Electric tools are dan-
gerous if they are used by inexperienced people.
e)
Maintain electric tools and tool attachments
with care. Check whether moving parts func-
tion properly and do not get stuck and whether
parts are broken or are damaged and thus ad-
versely affect the electric tool function. Have
damaged parts repaired before using the elec-
tric tool. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained electric tools.
f)
Always keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp cut-
ting edges seize up less often and are easier to
guide.
g)
Use electric tools, accessories, insertion tool,
etc. according to these instructions. Take the
working conditions and the activity to be car-
ried out into consideration. Using electric tools
for applications other than the intended uses can
lead to dangerous situations.
h)
Keep the handles and gripping surfaces dry,
clean and free of oil and grease.
Slippery handles and gripping surfaces prevent
safe operation and control of the electrical tool in
unforeseen situations.
5) Service
a)
Only have your electric tool repaired by qual-
ified specialists and only with original spare
parts. This ensures that safety of the electric tool
is maintained.
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