General Safety Instructions; General Power Tool Safety Warnings - GMC KAT150B Manual De Instrucciones

WARNING: Always wear ear protection where the sound level
exceeds 85dB(A) and limit the time of exposure if necessary. If sound
levels are uncomfortable, even with ear protection, stop using the
tool immediately and check the ear protection is correctly fitted and
provides the correct level of sound attenuation for the level of sound
produced by your tool.
WARNING: User exposure to tool vibration can result in loss of sense
of touch, numbness, tingling and reduced ability to grip. Long term
exposure can lead to a chronic condition. If necessary, limit the length
GB of time exposed to vibration and use anti-vibration gloves. Do not
operate the tool with hands below a normal comfortable temperature,
as vibration will have a greater effect. Use the figures provided in the
specification relating to vibration to calculate the duration and frequency
of operating the tool.
Sound and vibration levels in the specification are determined
according to EN60745 or similar international standards. The figures
represent normal use for the tool in normal working conditions. A poorly
maintained, incorrectly assembled, or misused tool, may produce
increased levels of noise and vibration. www.osha.europa.eu provides
information on sound and vibration levels in the workplace that may be
useful to domestic users who use tools for long periods of time.

General Safety Instructions

WARNING. Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
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 and dark areas invite
accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical Safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
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 unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving 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.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an
RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
NOTE: The term "residual current device (RCD)" may be replaced by
the term "ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)" or "earth leakage circuit
breaker (ELCB)".
3. Personal Safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection 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. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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