Parkside PHLG 2000 B1 - Manual (Page 7)

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General safety advice for electrical power tools
1. Workplace safety
a) Keep your working area clean and
well lit. Untidy or poorly lit working areas
can lead to accidents.
b) Do not work with the device in poten-
tially explosive environments in
which there are inflammable liquids,
gases or dusts. Electrical power tools
create sparks, which can ignite dusts or fumes.
c) Keep children and other people away
while you are operating the electrical
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control of the device.
2. Electrical safety
a) The mains plug on the device must match
the mains socket. The plug must not be
modified in any way. Do not use an
adapter plug with devices fitted with a
protective earth. Unmodified plugs and
matching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid touching earthed surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ovens and refrig-
erators with any part of your body.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed.
c) Keep the device away from rain or
moisture. Water entering an electrical device
increases the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not use the mains lead for any
purpose for which it was not intended,
e.g. to carry the device, to hang up the
device or to pull the mains plug out of
the mains socket. Keep the mains lead
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts of the device.
Damaged or tangled mains leads increase the
risk of electric shock.
e) When working outdoors with an elec-
trical power tool always use extension
cables that are also approved for use
outdoors. The use of an extension cable suitable
for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) Use a residual current device (RCD)
for protection if operating the
electrical power tool in a moist envi-
ronment is unavoidable. The use of an
RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a) Remain alert at all times, watch what
you are doing and always proceed
with caution. Do not use the device if
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment
of carelessness when using the device can lead to
serious injury.
b) Wear personal protective equipment
and always wear safety glasses. The
wearing of personal protective equipment
such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes,
safety helmets or ear protectors, appropriate
to the type of electrical power tool used and
work undertaken, reduces the risk of injury.
c) Avoid unintentional operation of the
device. Check that the electrical power
tool is switched off before you connect
it to the mains, pick it up or carry it.
Accidents can happen if you carry the device
with your finger on the ON / OFF switch or with
the device switched on.
d) Remove any setting tools or spanners
before you switch the device on. A tool
or spanner left attached to a rotating part of a
device can lead to injury.
e) Avoid placing your body in an unnat-
ural position. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. By doing this
you will be in a better position to control the
device in unforeseen circumstances.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves clear of mov-
ing parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long
hair can become trapped in moving parts.
g) If vacuum dust extraction and collection
devices are fitted do not forget to check
that they are properly connected and
correctly used. The use of these devices
reduces the hazard presented by dust.
Introduction / General safety advice for electrical power tools