Gardena EN61000-3-2 - Manual (Page 12)

B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning!
Read the instruction
manual carefully
Protective boots
Protective goggles or
visor, protective helmet
and hearing protection
Protective cut-proof
gloves
Protective long,
cut-proof trousers
Chain brake:
deactivated, activated
Remove plug from the
mains immediately if the
cable is damaged or cut
Keep bystanders away
Correct direction of the
cutting teeth.
Always grip the machine
with two hands
Kickback danger
Do not expose to rain or
moisture.
Chain oil
Refrain from
Turn the machine off
Disconnect the plug
before adjusting or
cleaning.
Risk of electric shock
MEANING OF SYMBOLS
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term ʻ“power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool .
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.
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