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5 Safety instructions
5.1 Basic information concerning safety
a) In addition to the information relevant to
safety given in each of the sections of
these operating instructions, the follow-
ing points must be strictly observed at all
en
times.
b) Read all instructions! Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
c) Before use of the appliance together with
a power tool, the operating instructions
for the power tool must be read carefully
and all safety instructions observed.
5.2 Requirements to be met by users
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating the
appliance. Do not use the appliance while
tired or under the influence of drugs, al-
cohol or medication. A moment of inatten-
tion while operating appliances may result
in serious personal injury.
b) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, cloth-
ing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
c) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat,
protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
d) If devices are provided for the connec-
tion of dust extraction and collection fa-
cilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
e) The machine is intended for professional
use.
f) The machine may be operated, serviced
and repaired only by authorized, trained
personnel. This personnel must be in-
formed of any special hazards that may
be encountered.
g) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
h) Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep
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free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
5.3 Proper organization of the work area
a) Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
b) Ensure that the workplace is well vent-
ilated. Exposure to dust at a poorly ventil-
ated workplace may result in damage to the
health.
c) Keep the work area tidy. Any objects
which may cause injury should be re-
moved from the area. Untidiness at the
workplace can lead to accidents.
d) Store appliances out of reach of children
when not n use. Do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the appliance or these in-
structions to operate it. Appliances are
dangerous when used by inexperienced
persons or persons with limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities.
e) Keep children and other persons away
from the area while the appliance is in
use. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
f) Do not operate appliances in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Appli-
or hearing
ances create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
g) Do not allow other persons to touch the
appliance or the extension cord.
h) Avoid unusual body positions. Make sure
you work from a safe stance and stay in
balance at all times.
i) Wear non-skid shoes.
j) Always lead the supply cord, the exten-
sion cord and the suction hose away to
the rear when working. This will help to
prevent tripping while working.
k) After finishing the work, always tidy up
and stow the supply cord, extension cord
and suction hose away securely. This will
reduce the risk of tripping and falling.
l) Do not transport the appliance by crane.