Safety Instructions - Scheppach HC51V Originalbetriebsanleitung

Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industri-
al applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.

5. Safety instructions

m Attention! The following basic safety measures
must be observed when using electric tools for pro-
tection against electric shock, and the risk of inju-
ry and fire. Read all these notices before using the
electric tool and keep the safety instructions for later
reference.
Safe work
Keep the work area orderly
1
Disorder in the work area can lead to accidents.
–
Take environmental influences into account
2
Do not expose electric tools to rain.
–
Do not use electric tools in a damp or wet envi-
–
ronment. There is a risk of electric shock!
Make sure that the work area is well-illuminated.
–
Do not use electric tools where there is a risk of
–
fire or explosion.
Protect yourself from electric shock
3
Avoid physical contact with earthed parts (e.g.
–
pipes, radiators, electric ranges, cooling units).
Keep children away
4
Do not allow other persons to touch the equip-
–
ment or cable, keep them away from your work
area.
Securely store unused electric tools
5
Unused electric tools should be stored in a dry,
–
elevated or closed location out of the reach of
children.
Do not overload your electric tool
6
They work better and more safely in the speci-
–
fied output range.
Wear suitable clothing
7
Do not wear wide clothing or jewellery, which
–
can become entangled in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-slip shoes are recom-
–
mended when working outdoors.
Tie long hair back in a hair net.
–
Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is
8
not intended
– Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the
outlet. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
Take care of your tools
9
Keep your compressor clean in order to work
–
well and safely.
Follow the maintenance instructions.
–
– Check the connection cable of the electric tool
regularly and have it replaced by a recognised
specialist when damaged.
Check extension cables regularly and replace
–
them when damaged.
Pull the plug out of the outlet
10
During non-use of the electric tool or prior to
–
maintenance and when replacing tools such as
saw blades, bits, milling heads.
Avoid inadvertent starting
11
Make sure that the switch is switched off when
–
plugging the plug into an outlet.
Use extension cables for outdoors
12
– Only use approved and appropriately identified
extension cables for use outdoors.
Only use cable reels in the unrolled state.
–
Remain attentive
13
Pay attention to what you are doing. Remain
–
sensible when working. Do not use the electric
tool when you are distracted.
14 Check the electric tool for potential damage
Protective devices and other parts must be care-
–
fully inspected to ensure that they are fault-free
and function as intended prior to continued use
of the electric tool.
Check whether the moving parts function fault-
–
lessly and do not jam or whether parts are dam-
aged. All parts must be correctly mounted and
all conditions must be fulfilled to ensure fault-
free operation of the electric tool.
Damaged protective devices and parts must be
–
properly repaired or replaced by a recognised
workshop, insofar as nothing different is speci-
fied in the operating manual.
Damaged switches must be replaced at a cus-
–
tomer service workshop.
Do not use any faulty or damaged connection
–
cables.
Do not use any electric tool on which the switch
–
cannot be switched on and off.
15 Have your electric tool repaired by a qualified
electrician
This electric tool conforms to the applicable
–
safety regulations. Repairs may only be per-
formed by an electrician using original spare
parts. Otherwise accidents can occur.
Important!
16
– For your own safety you must only use the ac-
cessories and additional units listed in the oper-
ating instructions or recommended or specified
by the manufacturer. The use of mounted tools
or accessories other than those recommended
in the operating instructions or catalog may
place your personal safety at risk.
Noise
17
Wear ear muffs when you use the compressor.
–
Replacing the power cable
18
To prevent hazards, leave the replacement of
–
damaged power cables strictly to the manufac-
turer or a qualified electrician. There is a risk of
electric shock!
Inflating tires
19
Directly after inflating tires, check the pressure
–
with a suitable pressure gauge, for example at
your filling station.
GB 15