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touch the tool or the mains cable. Keep such per-
sons away from the workplace.
• Personnel working on the machine must not be dis-
tracted.
• Only carry out modifications, adjustments, meas-
urements and cleaning work when the engine is
switched off. - Pull out the mains plug -
• Before switching on, make sure that keys and adjust-
ing tools are removed.
• Switch off the engine and pull out the mains plug
when leaving the work station.
• All protective and safety equipment must be reas-
sembled immediately after repair or when mainte-
nance is completed.
• The safety, operating and maintenance information of
the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions specified
in the technical data, must be observed.
• The applicable accident prevention regulations and
the other generally accepted safety rules must be
observed.
• Do not use low-output machines for heavy work.
• Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is not
intended!
• Make sure that you have secure footing and always
maintain your balance.
• Check whether the moving parts function faultlessly
and do not jam or whether parts are damaged. All
parts must be correctly mounted and all conditions
must be fulfilled to ensure fault-free operation of the
tool.
• Damaged protective devices and parts must be
repaired properly or replaced by a recognised spe-
cialist workshop unless otherwise specified in the
usage instructions.
• Have damaged switches replaced by a customer
service workshop.
• This tool conforms to the applicable safety regula-
tions. Repairs may only be performed by an elec-
trician using original spare parts. Otherwise, acci-
dents can occur.
• If necessary, wear suitable personal protective
equipment. This could include:
- Hearing protection to avoid the risk of becoming
hearing impaired;
- Respiratory protection to avoid the risk of inhaling
harmful dust.
• The operator must be informed about the conditions
that influence the noise generation.
• Errors in the machine must be reported to the per-
son responsible for safety as soon as they are dis-
covered.
• This device is not designed to collect dangerous
dust.
• This machine must not be used by persons (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
• Children may not play with the device.
• Cleaning and servicing must not be carried out by
children without supervision. WARNING: Operators
must be adequately instructed in the use of these
machines.
• WARNING: This machine is not suitable for picking
up dust that is hazardous to health.
• WARNING: This machine is intended for dry use only.
• WARNING: This machine is intended for indoor use
only.
• WARNING: This machine may only be stored in-
doors.
• WARNING: Do not allow the mains connection cable
to come into contact with the rotating brushes.
• If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, their service de-
partment or a similarly qualified person to avoid
dangers.
m WARNING! This power tool generates an elec-
tromagnetic field during operation. This field can im-
pair active or passive medical implants under certain
circumstances. In order to prevent the risk of serious
or deadly injuries, we recommend that persons with
medical implants consult with their physician and the
manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operating
the power tool.
Residual risks
The machine has been built according to the state-
of-the-art and the recognised technical safety re-
quirements. However, individual residual risks can
arise during operation.
• Risk to health from wood dust or wood chippings.
Wearing personal protective equipment such as pro-
tective goggles and dust masks is mandatory.
• Dust inhalation may occur when closing and chang-
ing the dust collection bag. A failure to observe the
disposal notes in the operating instructions (e.g. re-
garding the use of dust masks P2) may result in dust
inhalation.
• Risk to health due to noise. The permissible noise
level is exceeded during operations. It is essential
that personal protective equipment, such as hearing
protection, is worn.
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