General Safety Information - Matrix HT 710-600 Originalbetriebsanleitung

1. General safety information

Caution! When using electric tools it is
imperative to take the following basic safety
precautions in order to reduce the risk of
electric shock, injury and fire. Read and take
note of these instructions before you use this
tool.
1. Keep your work area tidy
- An untidy work area invites accidents.
2. Check the working conditions
- Do not expose electric tools to rain. Never use
electric tools in damp or wet locations. Make sure
there is good lighting. Do not use electric tools
near flammable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
- Avoid body contact with earthed components
such as pipes, radiators, cookers, refrigerators.
4. Keep children away!
- Do not allow other persons to touch the tool or
cable. Keep all persons out of your work area.
5. Store tools in a safe place
- When tools are not in use they should be stored
in a dry, locked room out of children's reach.
6. Do not overload your tools
- Tools work better and safer when used within
their quoted capacity range.
7. Use the right tool
- Never use tools or attachments with insufficient
power for the job in hand. Never use tools on
jobs for which they were not intended.
8. Wear suitable work clothes
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they
may get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves
and non-slip shoes are recommended when
working outdoors. Wear a hair net if you have
long hair.
9. Wear safety goggles
- and use a dust mask when working on dusty
jobs.
10. Do not mis-use the cable
- Do not carry the tool by its cable or pull on the
cable to remove the plug from the socket-outlet.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
11. Be sensible
- Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure
you stand squarely and keep your balance at all
times.
12. Look after your tools
- Keep your tools sharp and clean for better
and safer performance. Follow the instructions
for maintenance work and for changing any
attachments.
Check the plug and cable regularly and, if
damaged, have them replaced by an authorized
specialist. Check the extension cable regularly
and replace it if damaged. Keep handles dry and
free from oil and grease.
13. Always pull out the power plug
- when the tool is not being used, before carrying
out any maintenance work and when changing
attachments such as blades, bits and cutters of
any kind.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
- Make sure that all keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before switching it on.
15. Avoid unintentional starting
- Never carry a tool with your finger on the switch
if it is connected to the power supply. Make sure
that the switch is in OFF position when inserting
the power plug.
16. When using an extension cable outdoors
- check that it is approved for outdoor duty and is
marked accordingly.
17. Be alert at all times
- Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
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