Taurus TT-SB 200 - Special Safety Rules

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2. Special Safety Rules
Important: Whenever you use electric tools it is imperative
to take basic safety precautions in order to reduce the risk
of re, electric shock and personal injury. Essential safety
precautions include:
1.
Keep y
our work area tidy!
- An untidy work area invites accidents.
2.
Check the w
orking conditions!
- Do not expose electric tools to rain.
- Nev
er use electric tools in damp or wet locations.
- Make sure there is good lighting.
-
D
o not use electric tools near ammable liquids or gases.
3.
Guar
d against electric shock!
- Avoid body contact with earthed components.
4.
Keep other persons a
way!
-
D
o not allow other persons, particularly children, to touch
the tool or cable. Keep all persons out of your work area.
5.
S
tore tools in a safe place!
-
When tools are not in use they should be stored in a dry,
locked room out of children’s reach.
6.
D
o not overload your tools!
- Tools work better and safer when used within their
quoted capacity range.
7.
Use the right tool!
-
Nev
er use tools or attachments with insucient power for
the job in hand.
-
Nev
er use tools on jobs for which they were not intended.
For example, do not use a hand-held circular saw to cut
down trees or lop o branches.
8.
W
ear suitable work clothes!
-
D
o not wear loose clothing or jewellery as they may get
caught in moving parts.
-
Non-slip shoes ar
e recommended when working outdoors.
- Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
9.
U
se personal safety equipment!
-
W
ear safety goggles.
- Use a dust mask when working on dusty jobs
10.
C
onnect up a vacuum extraction system!
-
I
f there are provisions for connecting up a vacuum
extraction system, make sure that such a system is tted
and in use.
11.
D
o not mis-use the cable!
-
D
o not carry the tool by its cable or pull on the cable to
remove the plug from the socket-outlet.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12.
S
ecure your workpiece!
-
U
se clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece securely.
This is safer than using your hand and will enable you to
operate the machine with both hands.
13.
A
void abnormal working postures!
-
M
ake sure you stand squarely and keep your balance at
all times.
14. Look after your tools!
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Keep y
our tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance.
-
F
ollow the instructions for maintenance work and for
changing any attachments.
- Check the plug and cable regularly and, if damaged, have
them replaced by an authorized specialist.
- Check the extension cable regularly and replace it if
damaged.
- Keep handles dry and free from oil and grease.
15. Always pull out the power plug:
-
W
hen the tool is not being used, before carrying out any
maintenance work and when changing attachments such
as blades, bits and cutters of any kind.
16.
R
emove adjusting keys and wrenches!
-
M
ake sure that all keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the tool before switching it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting!
-
M
ake sure that the switch is in OFF position when
inserting the power plug.
18. When using an extension cable outdoors:
-
Check tha
t it is approved for outdoor duty and is marked
accordingly.
19.
B
e alert at all times!
- Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate the tool if your mind is not on your work.
20.
Check the t
ool for damage!
- Each time before re-using the tool, carefully check that
the guards or any slightly damaged parts are working as
intended.
- Check tha
t the moving parts are in good working order,
that they do not jam, and that no parts are damaged.
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Make sure that all parts are tted correctly and that all
other operating conditions are properly fullled.
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Unless otherwise stated in the operating instructions,
damaged guards and parts have to be repaired or
replaced by an authorised service center.
- Ha
ve damaged switches replaced by a customer service
workshop.
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Never use any tool if its switch can not be turned o and on.
21. IMPORTANT!
The use of any accessory or attachment other than
those recommended may involve a risk of injury for you
personally.
22.
Ha
ve repairs carried out only by a qualied electrician!
-
T
his electric tool complies with the pertinent safety
regulations. Repairs are to be carried out only by a
qualied electrician using original replacement parts or
the user may suer an accident.