Introduction / General safety advice for electrical power tools
Note: If you wish to make an accurate assessment
of the vibration loads experienced during a particu-
lar period of working, you should also take into
account the intervening periods of time when the
device is switched off or is running but is not actually
in use. This can result in a much lower vibration
load over the whole of the period of working.
General safety advice for
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electrical power tools
advice and instructions! Failure to
observe the safety advice and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury.
Keep all the safety advice and instructions
in a safe place for future reference!
The term "electrical tool" used in the safety advice
refers to electrical tools powered by mains electric-
ity (by means of a mains lead) and electrical tools
powered by rechargeable batteries (without a
mains lead).
1.
Workplace safety
a) Keep your working area clean and
well lit. Untidy or poorly lit working areas
can lead to accidents.
b) Do not work with the device in poten-
tially explosive environments in
which there are inflammable liquids,
gases or dusts. Electrical power tools create
sparks, which can ignite dusts or fumes.
c) Keep children and other people away
while you are operating the electrical
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose con-
trol of the device.
2.
Electrical safety
a) The mains plug on the device must match
the mains socket. The plug must not
be modified in any way. Do not use
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b) Avoid touching earthed surfaces such
c) Keep the device away from rain or
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d) Do not use the mains lead for any pur-
e) When working outdoors with an
f) Use a residual current device (RCD)
3. Personal safety
a) Remain alert at all times, watch what
b) Wear personal protective equipment
an adapter plug with devices fitted
with a protective earth. Unmodified
plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of
electric shock.
as pipes, radiators, ovens and refrig-
erators with any part of your body.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed.
moisture. Water entering an electrical device
increases the risk of electric shock.
pose for which it was not intended,
e.g. to carry the device, to hang up
the device or to pull the mains plug out
of the mains socket. Keep the mains
lead away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts of the device. Damaged
or tangled mains leads increase the risk of
electric shock.
electrical power tool always use ex-
tension cables that are also approved
for use outdoors. The use of an extension
cable suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.
for protection if operating the electri-
cal power tool in a moist environment
is unavoidable. The use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
you are doing and always proceed
with caution. Do not use the device if
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment
of carelessness when using the device can lead
to serious injury.
and always wear safety glasses. The
wearing of personal protective equipment such
as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety hel-
mets or ear protectors, appropriate to the
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