General Notes On Safety; General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Scheppach DP18VARIO Originalbetriebsanleitung

Notes on safety
m Caution! When using power tools, observe the
following basic safety measures for the prevention of
electric shocks and the risk of injury and fire.
Please read all these instructions before using this
electric tool and please keep the safety instructions.

General notes on safety

m Caution! When using power tools, observe the
following basic safety measures for the prevention of
electric shocks and the risk of injury and fire: There is
a risk of injury.
General Safety Instructions for Power
Tools
m WARNING! Read all safety instructions and gui-
delines carefully. Failure to follow the safety instruc-
tions and guidelines may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injuries.
Save all safety instructions and guidelines for the
future.
The term „power tool" used in the safety instructions
refers to mains-operated electric tools (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 surround-
ings.
- Ensure the work area is adequately lit.
- Do not use power tools where there is a fire or ex-
plosion hazard.
• Protect yourself against electric 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.
- Your work better and more safely within the speci-
fied power range.
• Use the correct power tool
- Do not use low-performance machines for heavy
work.
- Do not use the power tool for purposes 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 jewellery that might
become caught in moving parts.
- When working outdoors, non-slip footwear is recom-
mended.
- Wear a hair net to contain long hair.
• Use protective equipment
- Wear safety goggles.
- Use a dust mask for work which generates dust.
• Connect a dust extraction device
- If connections are available for dust extraction and
collection devices, make sure that these are connec-
ted and properly used.
• Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is
not intended
- Do not use the cable to pull the plug from the so-
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- Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Secure the workpiece
- Use jigs or a vice to hold the workpiece securely.
This is safer than using your hand.
• Avoid abnormal body postures.
- Ensure secure footing and keep your balance at all
times.
• Maintain tools with care
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and sa-
fer working.
- Follow the instructions for lubrication and changing
tools.
- Regularly check the connection cable of the power
tool and, if it is damaged, have it replaced by a qua-
lified specialist.
- Check extension cords periodically and replace
them if they are damaged.
- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grea-
se.
• Remove the plug from the mains socket
- when the power tool is not in use, before mainte-
nance and when changing tools such as saw blades,
drill bits, cutters.
• Do not allow any tool keys to remain inserted.
- check, before switching on, that keys and adjusting
tools have been removed.
• Avoid unintentional starting
- Make sure that the switch is off when inserting the
plug into the socket.
• Use extension cables outdoors
- Only use approved and appropriately marked exten-
sion cables outdoors.
• Pay attention at all times
- Pay attention to what you are doing. Work using
common sense. Do not use the power tool if you
cannot concentrate.
• Check the power tool for possible damage
- Before further use of the power tool, safety devices
or slightly damaged parts must be carefully exami-
ned in respect of their proper and intended function.
- Check that the moving parts are working properly
and are not jammed or whether parts are damaged.
All parts must be correctly fitted and satisfy all con-
ditions to ensure the proper operation of the power
tool.
- Damaged safety equipment and parts must be re-
paired properly or replaced by an authorised spe-
cialist workshop unless otherwise indicated in the
instructions.
- Damaged switches must be replaced at a customer
service workshop.
- Do not use power tools if the switch cannot be tur-
ned on and off.
• CAUTION!
- The use of other bits and other accessories can re-
sult in a risk of personal injury.
• Have your power tool be repaired by a qualified
electrician
- This power tool complies with the relevant safety re-
gulations. Repairs may only be performed by a qua-
lified electrician, using original spare parts; otherwi-
se accidents involving the user may result.
Service:
• Have your power tool repaired only by qualified
specialists and only with original spare parts.
This will ensure that the power tool remains safe.