Safety Instructions - Scheppach HSM3500 Original Bedienungsanleitung

6. Safety instructions

Working with the tile-cutting machine can be risky, if
safe and correct work procedures are not followed.
As with all machines, working with the product in-
volves certain inherent risks. Working at the machine
with respect and caution reduces the risk of physi-
cal injury considerably. Not observing the custom-
ary safety measures can lead to physical injuries to
the operators. Safety equipment such as protective
goggles, dust masks and ear protection can reduce
the risks of possible injury. Even the best possible
protection however, cannot match incorrect assess-
ment, carelessness or negligence. Always use your
healthy common sense and caution in the workshop.
If you feel an operation is risky, do not try it out. Think
about an alternative method which feels safer. Think
of the following: Your physical integrity is your per-
sonal responsibility.
This machine was designed to perform certain jobs.
We recommend urgently that the machine should not
be altered and it should not be used for application
areas for which it was not designed. If you are not
sure, please ask your dealer before working with the
product.
Warning: Non-observation of these specifications
can lead to serious injuries.
Warning! When using electric tools, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, includ-
ing the following. Read all these instructions before
attempting to operate this product and safe these in-
structions.
1. Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
Don't expose power tools to rain. Don't use pow-
er tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area
well lit. Don't use power tools in presence of flam-
mable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces
(e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges refrigeratiors).
4. Keep children away
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
All visitors should be kept away from work area.
5. Store idle tools
When not is use, tools should be stored in dry,
high, or locked-up place, out of the reach of chil-
dren.
6. Don't force tool
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
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7. Use right tool
Don't force small tools or attachments to do the
job of heavy duty tool. Don't use tools for purpos-
es not intended: for example, don't use circular
saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
8. Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can
be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
nonskid footwear are recommended when work-
ing outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
9. Use safety glasses
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
10. Don't abuse cord
Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
11. Secure work
Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to oper-
ate tool.
12. Don't overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. Maintain tools with care
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords pe-
riodically and, if damaged, have repaired by au-
thorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep han-
dles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
14. Disconnect tools
When not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters.
15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
16. Avoid unintentional starting
Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
17. Outdoor use extension cords
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
18. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.