Operation Manual

BAR 12EEN
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III - General power tool
safety warnings
 
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.


The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

 Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
-

 Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
-
 Distractions can cause you
to lose control.


         

 Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
 

 There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
-
 Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.



 Damaged or entangled cords in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
 
 Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
         

 Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.




-
 A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
    
 Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
     

   
 Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
      
 A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
-
   This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
 

  Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
      
     -

Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related haz-
ards.

      
     The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
     
 Any power tool that can-
not be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
      
       
-
 Such preven-
tive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
-


 Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.


       
 
 Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
       Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

-
     
 Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.