Safety Instructions - Scheppach SM150L Originalanleitung

• for use in commercial, trade or industrial applica-
tions. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment
is used in commercial, trade or industrial business-
es or for equivalent purposes.
Residual risks
The machine is allowed to be used only for its in-
tended purpose! Even when the equipment is used
as prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate cer-
tain residual risk factors. The following hazards may
arise in connection with the machine's construction
and layout:
• Contact with the grinding wheel where it is not-
covered.
• Catapulting of parts from out of damaged grind-
ing wheels.
• Catapulting of workpieces and parts of workpiec-
es.
• Damage to hearing if essential ear-muffs are not
used.
• Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask
is used.
• Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if
the equipment is used over a prolonged period or
is not properly guided and maintained.
• The use of incorrect or damaged mains cables can
lead to electrical injuries.
• Although having regarded all considerable rules
there may still remain not obvious remaining haz-
rds.
• Minimize remaining hazards by following the in-
structions in "Safety Rules", "Use only as author-
ized" and in the entire operating manual.

5. Safety instructions

Caution! In order to protect yourself from the danger
of electric shock, injury or fire when using electri-
cal power tools, please observe the following basic
safety precautions. Read all these requirements be-
fore you use the electrical power tool, and keep the
safety advice in a safe place.
Working safely
1. Keep your working area clean and tidy.
• A disorderly working area can lead to accidents.
2. Be aware of the effects of the environment.
• Do not leave electrical power tools out in the rain.
• Do not use electrical power tools in moist or wet
surroundings.
• Ensure that your working area is well lit.
• Do not use electrical power tools in areas where
there is risk of fire or explosion.
3. Protect yourself from electric shock.
• Avoid touching earthed objects such as pipes,
heating radiators, ovens or refrigerators with parts
of your body.
4. Keep other people at a safe distance.
• Do not allow other people, in particular children, to
touch the electrical power tool or the mains lead.
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Keep them away from your working area.
5. Store currently unused electrical power tools in
a safe place.
• When not being used electrical power tools should
be stored in dry conditions in a high or enclosed
place, out of reach of children.
6. Do not overload your electrical power tool.
• By keeping within the specified working range of
the tool you will work more safely and achieve a
better result.
7. Use the right electrical power tool for the task.
• Do not use low-output devices for heavy tasks.
• Do not use an electrical power tool for purposes
for which it was not intended. For example, do not
use a hand operated circular saw for trimming tree
branches or cutting logs.
8. Wear suitable clothing.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery.
They could become caught on moving parts.
• We recommend that you wear anti-slip footwear
when working outdoors.
• If you have long hair, wear a hair net.
9. Use personal protective equipment.
• Wear protective glasses.
• Wear a dust mask if your work generates dust.
10. Attaching the vacuum dust extraction device.
• Where there are connection points provided for
vacuum dust extraction please ensure that the
connections are made and used properly.
11. Do not use the mains lead for purposes for which
it was not intended.
• Do not use the mains lead to pull the plug out of
the mains socket. Protect the mains lead from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Securely support the workpiece.
• Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece firmly.
This is much safer than holding it with your hand.
13. Avoid placing your body in an unnatural position.
• Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. Look after your tools carefully.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. This way you
will work more safely and achieve better results.
• Follow the advice on tool lubrication and co suma-
bles replacement.
• Check the condition of the mains lead on your
electrical power tool regularly and have any dam-
age repaired by a competent specialist.
• Check the condition of extension leads regularly
and replace them if they are damaged.
• Keep handles and hand grips clean, dry and free
of oil and grease.
15. Pull the mains plug out of the mains socket.
• Do this if the electrical power tool is not being
used, before carrying out maintenance tasks on
the electrical power tool and whenever you are
changing inserted tools, e.g. saw blades, drills or
router bits.
16. Make sure that no spanners, keys etc. are left
attached.