Fieldmann FDP 2002-E - Manual (Page 10)

FDP 2001/2002-E
10 EN General safety instructions
Personal safety
When using a power tool, be careful and alert, pay special attention to the activity you are
doing. Concentrate on your work. Do not work with power tools if you are tired or if you
are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. When using power tools, even a
momentary lapse in attentiveness can lead to severe personal injury. Do not eat, drink or
smoke while working with power tools.
Use protective gear. Always use eye protection. Use protective gear corresponding to the type
of work you are doing. Protective gear such as respirators, safety shoes with antiskid
treatment, head protection or ear protection, used in accordance with working conditions,
lower the risk of personal injury.
Avoid unintentional operation of tools. Do not carry tools that are plugged into the electric grid
with your finger on the switch or release trigger. Before connecting the tool to a power supply,
make sure that the switch or release trigger are in the “off” position. Carrying tools with your
finger on the switch or plugging the tool into an outlet with the switch in the “on” position can
cause serious injury.
Before turning tools on, remove all adjustment wrenches and tools. The adjustment wrench or
tool that stays connected to the rotating part of the power tool can cause personal injury.
Always stand firmly and keep your balance. Work only in places that you can reach safely.
Never overestimate your own strength. Do not use power tools if you are tired.
Dress appropriately. Use working clothes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Make sure
that your hair, clothing, gloves or other body parts do not come overly close to rotating or
heated parts of the power tool.
Connect the equipment to the dust exhaust. If the tool offers the possibility to connect
equipment for capturing dust or dust suction, make sure that it is properly connected and
used. Using this equipment can reduce danger resulting from dust.
Firmly fasten the workpiece. Use a carpenter’s clamp or vice to secure the piece you will be
cutting.
Do not use power tools if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or other
narcotics or addictive substances.
This equipment is not intended to be used by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities (including children) or persons with insufficient experience and knowledge, unless
they are supervised or received instructions to use the equipment from a person responsible
for his/her safety. Children must be supervised in order to ensure that they are not playing
with the equipment.
Using power tools and their maintenance
Always disconnect the power tool from the electric grid if there is any problem during work,
before every cleaning or maintenance, during every shift and after finishing work! Never work
with power tools if they are damaged in any way.
If the tool starts emitting abnormal noises or odours, immediately stop working.