General Safety Instructions For Power Tools; Safe Operation - Parkside PSS 65 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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General Safety Instructions
for Power Tools
WARNING! Failure to follow the
safety instructions and guidelines
may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injuries.
Please read all these instructions be-
fore using this electric tool and please
keep the safety instructions.
The term „power tool" used in the safety
instructions refers to mains-operated electric
tools (with a mains cable) and to battery-op-
erated electric tools (without a mains cable.

Safe operation:

Keep work area clear. Cluttered
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areas and benches invite injuries.
Consider work area environ-
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ment.
- Do not expose tools to rain.
- Do not use tools in damp or wet loca-
tions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
- Keep work area well lit.
- Do not use tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Guard against electric shock.
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Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radia-
tors, ranges, refrigerators).
Keep other persons away.
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Do not let persons, especially children,
not involved in the work touch the tool
or the extension cord and keep them
away from the work area.
Store idle tools. When not in use,
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tools should be stored in a dry locked-
up place, out of reach of children.
Do not force the tool. It will do
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the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
Use the right tool.
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- Do not force small tools to do the job
of a heavy duty tool.
- Do not use tools for purposes not
intended; for example do not use cir-
cular saws to cut tree limbs or logs.
Use of the power tool for operations dif-
ferent from those intended could result in
a hazardous situation.
Dress properly.
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- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery,
they can be caught in moving parts.
- Anti-slip footwear is recommended
when working outdoors.
- Wear protective hair covering to con-
tain long hair.
Use protective equipment.
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- Use safety glasses.
- Use face or dust mask if working op-
erations create dust.
Connect dust extraction equip-
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ment. If the tool is provided for the
connection of dust extraction and col-
lecting equipment, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
Do not abuse the cord. Never
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