Safety Information - Scheppach DM600VARIO Original Bedienungsanleitung

The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by trained persons who are familiar with the
machine and have been informed about the dangers.
Unauthorized modifications of the machine exclude
a liability of the manufacturer for damages resulting
from the modifications.
The machine is intended for use only with original
spare parts and original tools from the producer.
Any other use is considered to be not intended. The
manufacturer excludes any liability for resulting dam-
ages, the risk is exclusively borne by the user.
m Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial appli-
cations. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment
is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses
or for equivalent purposes.

5. Safety information

m CAUTION! The following basic safety precau-
tions must be observed while using electric tools
to protect against electric shock, injury and risk
of ire. Please read all instructions before using
this electric tool and keep the safety instructions
in a safe place.
Safe operation
1. Keep work area clear
- Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
- Do not expose tools to rain.
- Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.
- Keep work area well lit.
- Do not use tools in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces (e. g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrig-
erators).
4. Keep other people away!
- Do not let other people — especially children
— touch the electric tool or its cable. Keep
them clear of the work area.
5. Store idle tools
- When not in use, tools should be stored in a
dry locked- up place, out of the reach of chil-
dren.
6. Do not force the tool
- It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
7. Use the right tool
- Do not force small tools to do the job of a
heavy tool.
- Do not use the electric tool for purposes for
which it is not intended. For example, do not
use handheld circular saws for the cutting of
branches or logs.
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8. Wear suitable clothing
- Do not wear wide clothing or jewellery, which
can become entangled in moving parts.
- When working outdoors, anti-slip footwear is
recommended.
- Tie long hair back in a hair net.
9. Use protective equipment
- Wear protective goggles.
- Wear a mask when carrying out dust-creating
work.
10. Connect the dust extraction device
- If connections for dust extraction and a col-
lecting device are present, make sure that
they are connected and used properly.
- Operation in enclosed spaces is only permit-
ted with the use of a suitable extraction sys-
tem.
11. Do not abuse the cord.
- Never yank the cord do disconnect it from the
socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and
sham edges.
12. Secure work
- For long workpieces, an additional supporting
surface (table, trestles, etc.) is required in or-
der to prevent tipping of the machine.
- Always press the workpiece firmly against the
working surface and stop in order to prevent
wobbling or twisting of the workpiece.
13. Do not overreach
- Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
- Avoid awkward hand positions in which one
or both hands could touch the saw blade as
the result of a sudden slip.
14. Maintain tools with care
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better
and safer performance.
- Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
- Inspect tool cords periodically and if dam-
aged have them repaired by an authorized
service facility.
- Inspect extension cords periodically and re-
place if damaged.
- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
15. Disconnect tools
- Never remove loose splinters, chips or
jammed pieces of wood when the saw blade
is running.
- When the electric tool is not in use, before
maintenance and when changing tools such
as the saw blade, drill bit, milling cutter.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
- Form the habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
the tool before turning it on.
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