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General safety and accident prevention
regulations
To work safely with this machine and to prevent
accidents it is imperative to read the following safety
regulations and operating instructions in full and to
put all the information into practice.
Ȝ Always check the machine, the power cable and
the plug before use. Only ever use the machine if
it is in perfect, undamaged condition. Damaged
parts are to be repaired or replaced immediately
by a qualified electrician.
Ȝ Always pull the plug out of the power socket
before carrying out any work on the machine,
before changing the grinding tool and in periods of
non-use.
Ȝ Always run the power cable away from the back of
the machine to guard it from damage.
Ȝ For outdoors work use only suitably approved
extension cables with a minimum conductor cross
section of 1.5 mm
2
. The plug connectors must
have earthing contacts and be rain-water-proof.
Ȝ Keep the machine in a safe place and out of the
reach of children.
Ȝ Always wear goggles, safety gloves and ear muffs
when using the machine for grinding, brushing
and cutting purposes. Wear a breathing mask on
dusty jobs.
Ȝ For safety reasons the right-angle grinder is only
to be used with the guard hood and the additional
handle fitted in place.
Ȝ Secure the workpiece (with a clamp) so that it
cannot slip.
Ȝ It is imperative to use a dust extractor when
working on stone (cutting or grinding). Make sure
the dust extractor is approved for stone dust.
Ȝ It is prohibited to use the machine on
asbestos materials.
Please note the accident prevention regulations in
force in your country.
Ȝ Caution! Risk of fire! Make su
combustible materials within th
of flying sparks when you are c
materials.
Ȝ Use only original spare parts.
Ȝ Repairs are to be carried out by
electricians only.
Ȝ The level of noise at the workpl
85 dB(A). In this case you will n
noise protection measures for t
produced by this electric tool is
accordance with IEC 59 CO 11
DIN 45635 Part 21, NFS 31-03
Ȝ Make sure of your footing. Avoi
working positions.
Ȝ Keep your electric tool out of th
electric tools in wet or damp co
use them near inflammable liqu
Ȝ Never carry the machine by its
the power cable safe from dam
and sharp edges can damage c
Ȝ Keep your workplace tidy.
Ȝ Make sure the power switch is
the plug in the socket.
Ȝ Wear suitable clothing. Never w
clothes or jewelry. Use a hair-n
Ȝ For your own safety, use only t
accessories and attachments.
Ȝ Vibration measured according I
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