Symbols used in the instructions:
Hazard symbols with in-
formation on prevention of
personal injury and property
damage.
Precaution
on prevention of harm / damage.
Connect the machine to the power
supply.
Pull out the mains plug.
Notice symbol
how to handle the device properly.
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General notes on safety
Caution! When using power tools,
observe the following basic safety
measures for the prevention of
electric shocks and the risk of injury
General Safety Instructions
for Power Tools
WARNING! Read all safety
instructions and guidelines
carefully. Failure to follow the sa-
fety instructions and guidelines may
serious injuries.
Save all safety instructions and gui-
delines for the future.
The term „power tool" used in the safety inst-
ructions refers to mains-operated electric tools
symbol with information
with information on
(with a mains cable) and to battery-operated
electric tools (without a mains cable).
Safe working
• Keep your work area tidy. An
untidy workplace can lead to accidents.
• Consider environment influences
- Do not expose power tools to rain.
- Do not use power tools in damp or
wet surroundings.
- Ensure the work area is adequately lit.
- Do not use power tools where there
• Protect yourself against elec-
tric shock. Avoid body contact with
earthed parts (e.g. pipes, radiators,
electric cookers, refrigerators).
• Keep other people away. Do not
allow other people, especially children,
to touch the power tool or cable. Keep
them away from your work area.
• Store unused power tools safely.
Unused power tools should be stored in
a dry, high or locked place, out of the
reach of children.
• Do not overload your power
tool. They work better and more safely
• Use the correct power tool.
- Do not use low-performance machi-
nes for heavy work.
- Do not use the power tool for purpo-
ses for which it is not intended. For
example, do not use use a circular
hand saw for cutting tree branches
or logs.
• Wear suitable clothing
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
lery that might become caught in
moving parts.
- When working outdoors, non-slip
footwear is recommended.
- Wear a hair net to contain long hair.
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