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The machine may not be used in a potentially explosive
environment or be exposed to the rain.
Metal parts (nails, etc.) must be removed from the timber to
be sawn.
Residual risks
Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if the
relevant safety regulations are complied with due to the design
determined by the intended purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the “Safety information” and
the “Intended usage” as well as the whole of the operating
instructions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Danger of injury of fingers and hands by the tool (saw
blade) or work piece, e.g. when replacing the saw blade.
Injury from parts of the workpiece spinning off.
Throwback of the workpiece or workpiece parts.
Breakage and expulsion of saw blade.
Risk from electricity, by using non-standard electrical
connections.
Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
Impairment of hearing when working on the machine for
longer periods of time without ear protection.
Emission of harmful timber dust when operating without
exhaust suction.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist.
Safety instructions
Wood processing machines can be dangerous when
used improperly. The use of electrical tools requires the
observation of basic safety precautions to eliminate risk of
fire, electrical shock and personal injuries.
Before commissioning this product, read and keep to the
following advice. Also observe the preventive regulations
of your professional association and the safety provisions
applicable in the respective country, in order to protect
yourself and others from possible injury.
Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who work
with the machine.
Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using
it, by reading and understanding the operating
instructions.
Be observant. Attend to what you do. Start working with
rationality. Do not use the device when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments.
One moment of carelessness when using the device
can result in serious injuries.
Avoid unusual posture. Provide a safe standing position and
keep at any time the balance. Do not lean forward.
Wear suitable work clothes:
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do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they can
catch in moving parts.
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slip-proof shoes
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wear a hair-net if your hair is long
Wear protective clothing:
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ear protection (sound pressure levels at the workplace
usually exceed 85 dB(A)
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safety goggles
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Dust mask with work activities generating dust
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Use gloves when handling saw blades and materials
with rough surfaces.
Only operate the circular saw on a
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solid
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level
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slip-free
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vibration free surface
Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! Untidiness can
result in accidents.
Take into consideration environmental influences:
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Do not expose the saw to rain.
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Do not use the saw in a damp or wet environment.
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Provide for good illumination.
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Do not use the saw near to flammable liquids or gases.
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The wood dust generated during operation impedes the
necessary view and is harmful to health to some degree.
If the machine is not used in the open air, a shavings
exhausts must be attached to both exhaust outlets (e.g.
small transportable dust remover).
Never leave the saw unattended.
Persons under the age of 18 must not operate the circular
saw. An exception is youngsters under the age of 16 within
the scope of their vocational training under supervision.
Keep other persons away.
Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch the
tool or cable.
Keep them away from your working area.
Take up a working position, in which you are always to the
side of the saw blade outside of the cutting level.
If a second person is working at the saw with you, that
person must stand at the opposite end of the bench length
extension.
Remove all nails and metal objects from the work piece
prior to sawing.
Pay attention that the work piece does not contain any
cables, ropes, cords or the like.
Only begin cutting after the saw blade has reached its
required rotational speed.
Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in
the given performance range.
Only operate the machine with complete and correctly
attached safety equipment and do not alter anything on the
machine that could impair the safety.
Replace the bench insert if the sawing gap is worn.
Do not use any cracked saw blades or such that have
changed their shape.
Use only sharp saw blades since dull saw blades not only
increase the danger of back kicking but also cause
excessive load on the motor.
