Parkside PSBM 500 A1 - MANUAL 3 Operation And Safety Notes

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8 GB/IEGeneral safety advice for electrical power toolsc) Keep children and otherpeople away while you areoperating the electrical tool.Distractions can cause you to lose control ofthe device.2. Electrical safetya) The mains plug on the device must matchthe mains socket. The plug must not bemodified in any way. Do not use anadapter plug with devices fitted witha protective earth. Unmodified plugs andmatching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.b) Avoid touching earthed surfaces suchas pipes, radiators, ovens and refrig-erators with any part of your body.There is an increased risk of electric shock ifyour body is earthed.c) Keep the device away from rain ormoisture. Water entering an electrical deviceincreases the risk of electric shock.d) Do not use the mains lead forany purpose for which it wasnot intended, e.g. to carry thedevice, to hang up the device or to pullthe mains plug out of the mains socket.Keep the mains lead away from heat,oil, sharp edges or moving parts of thedevice. Damaged or tangled mains leadsincrease the risk of electric shock.e) When working outdoors with anelectrical power tool always use ex-tension cables that are also approvedfor use outdoors. The use of an extensioncable suitable for outdoor use reduces the riskof electric shock.f) Use a residual current device (RCD)for protection if operating the electri-cal power tool in a moist environmentis unavoidable. The use of an RCD reducesthe risk of electric shock.3. Personal safetya) Remain alert at all times, watch whatyou are doing and always proceedwith caution. Do not use the device ifyou are tired or under the influence ofdrugs, alcohol or medication. One momentof carelessness when using the device can leadto serious injury.b) Wear personal protectiveequipment and always wearsafety glasses. The wearing ofpersonal protective equipment such as dustmasks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmets orear protectors, appropriate to the type of elec-trical power tool used and work undertaken,reduces the risk of injury.c) Avoid unintentional operation of thedevice. Check that the electrical powertool is switched off before you connectit to the mains, pick it up or carry it.Accidents can happen if you carry the devicewith your finger on the ON / OFF switch or withthe device switched on.d) Remove any setting tools or spannersbefore you switch the device on. A toolor spanner left attached to a rotating part of adevice can lead to injury.e) Avoid placing your body in an unnat-ural position. Keep proper footingand balance at all times. By doing thisyou will be in a better position to control thedevice in unforeseen circumstances.f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wearloose clothing or jewellery. Keep yourhair, clothing and gloves clear of mov-ing parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or longhair can become trapped in moving parts.g) If vacuum dust extraction and collectiondevices are fitted do not forget to checkthat they are properly connected andcorrectly used. The use of these devicesreduces the hazard presented by dust.