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Do not operate tool near inflammable
liquids or gases.
The saw shall only be started and
operated by persons familiar with band
saws and who are at any time aware of
the dangers associated with the operation
of such tool.
Keep bystanders, particularly children,
out of the danger zone. Persons under 18
years of age shall use this tool only in the
course of their vocational training, under
the supervision of an instructor.
Do not permit other persons to touch the
tool or power cable while it is running.
Do not overload tool
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C use it only within
the performance range it was designed
for (see "Technical specifications").
Danger! Risk of electric shock!
Do not expose tool to rain.
Do not operate tool in damp or wet
environment.
Prevent body contact with earthed objects
such as radiators, pipes, cooking stoves,
refrigerators when operating this tool.
Do not use the power cable for any
purpose it is not intended for.
Risk of personal injury and
crushing by moving parts!
Do not operate the tool without installed
guards.
Always keep sufficient distance to the
band saw blade. Use suitable feeding
aids, if necessary.
Keep
sufficient
distance
to
driven
components when operating this tool. Do
not attempt to stop the band saw blade by
pushing the workpiece against its side.
Ensure tool is disconnected from power
supply before servicing.
Ensure that when switching on (e.g. after
servicing) no tools or loose parts are left
on or in the tool.
Turn power off if the tool is not used.
Cutting hazard, even with the
cutting tool at standstill!
Wear gloves when changing cutting tools.
Risk of kickback (work piece is
caught by the band saw blade
and thrown against the operator)!
Do not jam work pieces.
Cut thin or thin-walled work pieces only
with fine-toothed saw blades. Always use
sharp band saw blades.
If in doubt, check work piece for inclusion
of foreign matter (e.g. nails or screws).
Cut only stock of dimensions that allow
for safe and secure holding while cutting.
Never cut several workpieces at the same
time
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and also no bundles containing
several individual pieces. Risk of personal
injury if individual pieces are caught by
the band saw blade uncontrolled.
When cutting round stock, use a suitable
jig to prevent the work piece from turning.
Entanglement hazard!
Ensure that no parts of the body
or clothing can be caught and drawn in by
rotating components (
no
neckties,
no
loosefitting clothes; contain long hair with
hairnet).
Never cut work pieces containing the
following materials:
-
ropes
-
strings
-
cords
-
cables
-
wires
Hazard
generated
by
insufficient
personal
protection gear!
Wear hearing protection.
Wear safety glasses.
Wear dust mask.
Wear suitable work clothes. When
working outdoors wearing of non-slip
shoes is recommended.
Risk of injury by inhaling
wood dust!
Dust of certain timber species (e.g. oak,
beech, ash) can cause cancer when
inhaled: work only with a suitable dust
collector connected to the saw.
Hazard generated by modi-
fication of the machine, or use of parts
not tested and approved by the
equipment manufacturer!
Assemble tool in strict accordance with
these instructions.
Use only
parts approved
by
the
equipment manufacturer.
Use only tools (band saw blades)
conforming to EN 847-1:1997.
Do not change any parts.
Hazard generated by tool
defects!
Keep tool and accessories in good repair.
Observe the maintenance instructions.
Check tool for possible damage prior to
any use: before operating the tool all
safety devices, protection devices or
slightly damaged parts must be inspected
for proper functioning as specified.
Check to see that all moving parts work
properly and do not jam. All parts must be
correctly installed and meet all conditions
necessary for the proper operation of the
tool.
Damaged protection devices or parts
must be repaired or replaced by an
qualified
specialist.
Have
damaged
switches replaced by a service centre. Do
not operate tool if the switch cannot be
turned ON or OFF.
Keep handles free of oil and grease.
3.3 Symbols on the Machine
Danger!
Disregard of the following
warnings may lead to serious personal
injury or material damage.
Read instructions.
Band saw blade running
direction.
