Electrical Safety; Safety Of People; Using And Handling The Power Tool - Baier Elektrowerkzeuge BMF 501 Mode D'emploi

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2.2

Electrical safety

a) The connecting plug of the power tool must
fit in the plug socket. The plug must not be
modified in any way. Do not use adapter
plugs in conjunction with power tools with
protective earth conductor.
Unmodified plugs and properly fitting plug sock-
ets reduce the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid physical contact with earthed
surfaces such as pipes, heaters, cookers
and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of an electric shock if
your body is earthed.
c) Keep power tools away from rain and mois­
ture.
The ingress of water into a power tool increases
the risk of an electric shock.
d) Do not misuse the cable in any way by us­
ing it to carry or hang up the power tool or
to pull the plug out of the socket. Keep the
cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and
moving equipment parts.
Damaged or kinked cables increase the risk of
an electric shock.
e) When working with a power tool outdoors,
use only extension leads that are suitable for
outdoor use.
Use of an extension lead suitable for outdoor
use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If the use of the power tool in a damp en­
vironment is unavoidable, use a residual­
current circuit breaker.
Use of a residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB
with 10 mA maximum tripping current) reduces
the risk of an electric shock.
2.3

Safety of people

a) Always work carefully, attentively and
sensibly when using an power tool. Do not
use the power tools if you are tired or are
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
A moment of inattention while using the power
tool can result in serious injuries.
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b) Wear personal protective equipment and
always wear goggles.
The wearing of personal protective equipment,
such as dust mask, non-slip safety shoes,
helmet or ear protectors, depending on the type
and application of the power tools, reduces the
risk of injuries.
c) Avoid accidental switching on of the power
tool. Ensure that the power tool is switched
off before connecting it to the mains power
supply and/or connecting the battery and
before picking up or carrying the tool.
If you have your finger on the switch when
carrying the power tool or you connect the tool
to the power supply when it is switched on, this
can lead to accidents.
d) Remove the adjusting tools or wrenches be­
fore switching on the power tool.
A tool or wrench in a rotating part of the equip-
ment can result in injuries.
e) Avoid abnormal postures when working.
Ensure you are standing firmly and maintain
your balance at all times.
This will enable you to control the power tool
better in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, cloth­
ing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery and long hair can get
caught in moving parts.
g) If dust extraction and collection devices
can be installed, ensure that these are
connected and are used correctly.
Use of a dust extraction system can reduce the
hazards caused by dust.
2.4 Using and handling the power
tool
a) Do not overload the equipment. Use the
proper power tool for your work.
You work better and safer within the given power
range if you use the suitable power tool.
b) Do not use an power tool whose switch is
defective.
A power tool which can no longer be switched
on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.