General Safety Information For Power Tools; Safety At The Workplace; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Mantis LH 3000 A Gebrauchsanweisung

1. General safety information for
power tools
Warning! Read all safety-related information and safety
instructions! Failure to observe the safety information and
instructions may result in electric shock, burns and/or se-
vere injury. Keep the safety information and instructions for
future reference. The term 'power tool' as used in the safety
information and instructions includes both mains-operated
tools (with power cord) and battery-operated tools (without
power cord).

1.1 Safety at the workplace

• Keep your working area clean, tidy and well-lit. Dis-
order and poorly lit working areas may result in ac-
cidents.
• Do not operate the power tool in potentially explosive
environments containing combustible fluids, gases or
dusts. Power tools generate sparks that may ignite
dusts or fumes.
• Keep children and other persons away while you are
operating the power tool. Distractions may result in
the operator losing control over the tool.

1.2 Electrical safety

• Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of
your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on
the rating plate.
• The mains plug of the power tool must fit into the
mains socket. The plug must not be modified in any
way. Do not use adapter plugs/connectors in combi-
nation with tools with protective earthing. Unmodified
plugs and fitting sockets reduce the risk of electric
shock.
• Avoid physical contact with earthed surfaces as
pipes, heaters, ovens and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed.
• Keep the tool out of the rain or moisture in general.
The penetration of water into a power tool increases
the risk of electric shock.
• Do not use the cord to carry or hang up the tool or to
pull the plug out of the socket. Keep the cord away
from heat, oil and sharp edges or moving parts of the
tool. Damaged or tangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use exclu-
sively extension cords that are approved for outdoor-
use. The use of an extension cord that is suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If the operation of a power tool in a moist environment
cannot be avoided it is highly recommended to use
a residual current device (RCD). The use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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1.3 Personal safety

• Always pay attention to what you do and apply rea-
sonable care when working with a power tool. Do not
use the power tool when you are tired or under the
influence of medication, drugs or alcohol. When work-
ing with power tools, even a short moment of inatten-
tiveness may result in severe injury.
• Wear personal protection equipment and always wear
eye protection (safety goggles). Wearing personal
protection equipment as a dust mask, nonslip safety
shoes, safety helmet or ear protectors (depending on
the type and application of the tool) reduces the risk
of injury.
• Avoid unintentional operation. Make sure that the
power tool is switched off before you connect it to the
mains supply and/or the battery and whenever you
pick up or carry the tool. When carrying the tool with
your finger on the on/off switch or connecting the tool
to the mains supply with the switch in 'ON' position,
this may result in accidents.
• Remove adjustment tools or wrenches and the like
before you switch the power tool on. A wrench or
other tool that is inside or on a rotating part of the tool
may cause injury.
• Avoid unusual postures. Make sure to have a safe
footing and keep your balance at all times. This will al-
low you to better control the power tool in unexpected
situations.
• Wear suitable clothes. Do not wear wide clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothes and gloves clear of
all moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair
may get caught in moving parts.
• If dust extraction/collection devices are provided
make sure that they are connected and used properly.
The use of a dust extraction device may reduce risks
caused by dust.

1.4 Use and handling of the power tool

• Do not overtax the power tool. Use the power tool in-
tended for your type of work in each case. The use
of the suitable power tool within the stated range of
performance makes working more effective and safer.
• Do not use a power tool with a damaged switch. A
power tool that cannot be switched on or off any more
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Pull the mains plug and/or remove the battery before
adjusting a tool, changing accessories or putting the
tool aside. This precaution avoids the unintentional
start of the tool.
• Store power tools that are currently not used out of
the reach of children. Do not allow persons to use
the tool if they are not familiar with the tool or these
instructions. Power tools are dangerous if used by in-
experienced persons.
• Thoroughly maintain your power tool. Check whether
moving parts are working properly and are not jam-
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