Symbols Used In The Instructions; General Notes On Safety; Tools; Safe Working - Parkside PTBM 500 B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Symbols used in the instructions:

Hazard symbols with in-
formation on prevention of
personal injury and property
damage.
Precaution symbol (explanation of
precaution instead of exclamation
mark) with information on preventi-
on of harm / damage.
Notice symbol with information on
how to handle the device properly.

General notes on safety

Caution! When using power tools,
observe the following basic safety
measures for the prevention of elec-
tric shocks and the risk of injury and
fire:
There is a risk of injury.
General Safety Instructions
for Power Tools
WARNING! Read all safety
instructions and guidelines ca-
refully. Failure to follow the safety
instructions and guidelines may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injuries.
Save all safety instructions and gui-
delines for the future.
The term „power tool" used in the safety inst-
ructions 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 acci-
dents.
Consider environment influences
- Do not expose power tools to rain.
- Do not use power tools in damp or wet
surroundings.
- Ensure the work area is adequately lit.
- Do not use power tools where there is a
fire or explosion 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.
- They work better and more safely within
the specified 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
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