Metabo RW 18 LTX 120 Operating Instructions - Page 8

en ENGLISH Original Instructions 1. Declaration of Conformity Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and a breathing mask when working with the machine. We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that these stirrers, identified by type and serial number *1), meet all relevant requirements of directives *2) and standards *3). Technical documents for *4) see page 3. 2. Specified Use Wear ear protectors when working for long periods of time. High noise levels over a prolonged period of time may affect your hearing. Keep hands away from the rotating tool! Do not mix solvents or materials containing solvents with a flashpoint below 21°C. Hazardous vapours or explosive mixtures may form during processing. The stirrer is intended for stirring of powdery building materials such as mortar, plaster, adhesive as well as solvent-free paints, lacquer and similar substances. Do not use for drilling. The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use. Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety information must be observed. 3. General Safety Instructions For your own protection and for the protection of your power tool, pay attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol! WARNING - Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of injury. WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference. Pass on your power tool only together with these documents. 4. Special Safety Instructions Reducing dust exposure: WARNING - Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: - Lead from lead-based paints, - Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and - Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. This also applies to dust from other materials such as some timber types (like oak or beech dust), metals, asbestos. Other known diseases are e.g. allergic reactions, respiratory diseases. Do not let dust enter the body. Observe the relevant guidelines and national regulations for your material, staff, application and place of application (e.g. occupational health and safety regulations, disposal). Collect the particles generated at the source, avoid deposits in the surrounding area. Use suitable accessories for special work. In this way, fewer particles enter the environment in an uncontrolled manner. Always hold the machine with both hands on the intended handles, take a secure stance and concentrate on the work. Loss of control can cause personal injury. Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock. Use a suitable extraction unit. Reduce dust exposure with the following measures: - do not direct the escaping particles and the exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons or on dust deposits, - use an extraction unit and/or air purifiers, - ensure good ventilation of the workplace and keep clean using a vacuum cleaner. Sweeping or blowing stirs up dust. - Vacuum or wash the protective clothing. Do not blow, beat or brush. Observe the maximum permitted agitator paddle diameter (see technical data). There will be reverse torque at the handle. Always hold the machine with both hands on the intended handles, take a secure stance and concentrate on the work. 4.1 Special safety instructions for mains powered machines: Pull the plug out of the socket before making any adjustments, changing tools, maintaining or cleaning. Secure the stirring container against turning. 8