Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - AL-KO SF 4036 Originalbetriebsanleitung

GB
The term "power tool" used in
the safety instructions refers to
mains-operated power tools
(with mains line) and to battery-
operated power tools (without
mains line).

3.1.1 Electrical safety

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Avoid physical contact with
earthed surfaces such as
on pipes, heaters, cookers
and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed.
■
Keep electrical tools out of
the rain and away from
moisture. Water getting into
an electrical tool increases the
risk of an electric shock.

3.1.2 Personal safety

■
Be alert, pay attention to
what you are doing and take
a cautious approach to
working with a power tool.
Do not use a power tool if
you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol
or medicines. A moment's in-
attentiveness when using the
power tool can result in seri-
ous injury.
■
Wear personal protective
equipment, and always use
safety goggles. The injury
risk can be reduced by wear-
ing personal protective equip-
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ment such as a dust mask,
non-slip shoes, a protective
helmet or ear defenders, de-
pending on the type and appli-
cation of the power tool.
■
Avoid starting to operate
the appliance inadvertently.
Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connect-
ing to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or
carrying the power tool. Ac-
cidents can be caused by
leaving your finger on the
switch when you carry the
power tool or when you con-
nect it to the power supply.
■
Remove the adjusting tools
or spanner before you
switch on the power tool. A
tool or spanner that is in a ro-
tating part of the power tool
can cause injury.
■
Avoid an abnormal bodily
posture. Make sure you can
stand safely and keep your
balance at all times. This will
enable you to control the pow-
er tool better if something un-
expected happens.
■
Wear suitable clothing. Do
not wear baggy clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair
and clothing away from
Safety
SF 4036