Meister EF600M - General Safety Instructions for Handling Power Tools; Remaining Risks; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety

Remaining risks:
Theoperatinginstructionsforthis
electricaltoolcontaincomprehensive
tipsforthesafehandlingofelectrical
tools.However,everyelectricaltool
hasacertainlevelofremainingrisks
whichcannotbeexcludedbythe
protectivemechanismsonthedevice.
Alwaysoperateelectricaltoolswiththe
necessarycare.
Remaining risks may be, for
example:
• Touchingrotatingpartsortools.
• Injurycausedbyyingtoolsortool
parts.
• Riskofrewithinsucientventilation
ofthemotor.
• Adverseeectsonthehearing
causedbyworkingwithoutear
defenders.
Theabilitytoworksafelyisdependant
onthefamiliarityoftheoperatorwhen
itcomestohandlingthegivenelectrical
tool.Appropriateknowledgeofthe
machineryandcarefulbehaviourwhen
workinghelptominimisetheremaining
risks.
5 – General safety
instructions for handling
power tools
WARNING! Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failuretofollowthewarningsand
instructionsmayresultinelectricshock,
reand/orseriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
Theterm“powertool”inthewarnings
referstoyourmainsoperated(corded)
powertoolorbattery-operated
(cordless)powertool.
Thisdeviceisnotdesignedtobeused
bypeople(includingchildren)with
limitedphysical,sensoryormental
capacitiesorthosewithoutexperience
and/orknowledge.Childrenshouldbe
supervisedtoensurethattheydonot
playwiththedevice.
1 Work area
a Keep work area clean and well
lit. Clutteredanddarkareasinvite
accidents.
b Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
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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 
outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied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of
electricshock.
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