Special Safety Instructions - Rothenberger PORTACUT 185 Serie Instrucciones De Uso

17 Avoid unintentional activation. When plugging the tool in, make sure that the switch is
turned off.
18 Use outdoor extension cords. When outdoors, use only extension cords that are approved
and appropriately marked.
19 Be alert. Pay attention to what you do. Approach your work sensibly. Do not use the electric
tool when you are distracted.
20 Check the electric tool for damage. Before using the electric tool, you must inspect safety
equipment or slightly damaged parts carefully to ensure that they work properly and as in-
tended. Check to see that the moving parts operate freely and don't stick, and to make sure
no parts are damaged. All parts must be mounted properly and meet all the conditions for
ensuring trouble-free operation of the electric tool.
Damaged safety equipment and parts must be properly repaired or replaced by a profes-
sional facility, unless otherwise indicated in the user manual. Damaged switches must be
replaced by a customer service facility.
Never use an electric tool whose switch cannot be turned on and off.
21 Caution. Using other insertion tools and accessories may cause injury.
22 Have your tool repaired by an electrical expert. This electric tool meets applicable safety
requirements. Repairs must be made only by an electrical expert using original replacement
parts. Otherwise accidents many occur.
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Special safety instructions

If the machine has emitted smoke or took fire, do not disassemble it but have it inspected or re-
paired by a qualified person!
Never install an earth wire to the gas pipe! If attempted, explosion may take place!
The machine and other parts coast for a while after the switch is turned off. Never touch them
while they are moving!
Cut surfaces are very sharp. Do not touch them with your hands! When it is required to touch the
saw blade and moving parts for replacement etc., switch off the machine and unplug it before
starting that operation!
Do not touch the plug with wet hands! Do not hold the power cord and pull it to disconnect from
the receptacle! Do not put the machine on the cord and damage it!
An extension cord used should be a three-core cab tyre cable having an earth wire. Use a thick
and durable cord for outdoor use.
Always use gloves for works such as cutting!
Wear caps or protective hair covering to contain long hair! Do not wear neckties, open-sleeved
clothing, knitted gloves, loose clothing or jewellery (such as necklaces)! Otherwise you may get
caught in moving parts. Wear safety glasses while operating the machine! Chips may enter your
eyes and nose.
Do not leave the machine unattended during rotating! Others may get caught in moving parts.
It is mandatory to use pipe support for long and heavy work to avoid shaking and distortion of
the work during turning and tilting of the machine by the weight of the work piece. Otherwise the
work piece and the machine become unstable.
Do not blow off chips using compressed air! They may get into your eyes and loss of eyesight
may result.
Use a face or dust mask if operation creates dust! Sawdust and dirt may enter your eyes and
nose.
When lifting the machine, bend your knees to avoid a load on your waist! Keep proper footing
and balance at all times! You may tumble and get hurt.
The machine with chip is slippery. Do not drop the machine on your feet while lifting it!
Do not put the machine or work piece on the power cord! Damaged cord and current leakage
will occur.
Watch the position of your fingers while lowering frame to avoid pinching of fingers!
Do not leave the machine with a long work piece set on it! You may tumble and get hurt.
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