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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Intended use
Power Cut
Use the Power Cut cutoff saw outdoors only, for trimming and cutting
suitable materials, using cutting discs rated for this machine.
Improper use:
Never use the cutoff saw cutting discs for grinding or sanding (using
the side of the cutting disc to remove material). The disc can break!
Never use the Power Cut with saw blades, cutter blades, brushes,
carbide tipped, wood cutting blades etc.
Unauthorised users:
Persons unfamiliar with the Instruction Manual, children, young
people, and persons under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medi-
cations must not use the Power Cut.
General precautions
-
The operator MUST read this instruction manual to ensure
safe operation (even if you already have experience in us-
ing cutoff saws).
It is important to be familiar with the opera-
tion of this particular cutoff saw. Users insufficiently informed
will endanger themselves as well as others due to improper
handling.
- Let only persons who have experience in using cutoff saws work
with this unit. When letting another person use the Power Cut,
this instruction manual must be provided along with it.
- First-time operators should ask a specialist to instruct them in
working with gasoline-powered cutoff saws.
- Children and persons under 8 years of age must not be allowed
to use this Power Cut. Persons over the age of 6 years may,
however, use the Power Cut for the purpose of being trained as
long as they are under the supervision of a qualified trainer.
- Working with the Power Cut requires high concentration.
- Operate the Power Cut only if you are in good physical condition.
If you are tired, your attention will be reduced. Be especially
careful at the end of a working day. Perform all work calmly and
carefully. The user has to accept liability for others.
- Never work while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medica-
tion or other substances which may impair vision, dexterity or
judgement.
- A fire extinguisher must be available in the immediate vicinity
when working in easily inflammable vegetation or when it has
not rained for a long time (danger of fire).
- Asbestos and other materials that can release toxins may be cut
only with the necessary safety precautions and after notification
of the proper authorities and under their supervision or that of
a person appointed by them.
- The use of dust-reduction devices is urgently recommended
(see Accessories, pressure water tank, water tank).
Protective equipment
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In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as well as
to protect your hearing the following protective equipment
must be used during operation of the Power Cut:
- The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i. e. it should be tight-
fitting but not be a hindrance. Clothing in which grains of material
can accumulate (trousers with cuffs, jackets and trousers with
wide-open pockets, etc.) must not be worn, particularly when
cutting metal.
- Do not wear any jewellery or clothing that can get caught or
distract from the operation of the Power Cut.
- It is necessary to wear a protective helmet whenever working
with the Power Cut. The
protective helmet
(A) is to be checked
in regular intervals for damage and is to be replaced after 5
years at the latest. Use only approved protective helmets.
- The helmet
visor
(B) protects the face from dust and material
grains. In order to prevent injuries to eyes and face, always
wear
protective goggles
(C) or visor when using the Power
Cut.
- To prevent hearing damage, always wear suitable personal
hearing protection
. (ear muffs (D), ear plugs, etc.). Octave
brand analysis upon request.
- When dry-cutting dust-producing materials such as stone
or concrete, always wear approved
respiratory protection
(E).
-
Work gloves
(F) of tough leather are part of the required
work kit of the Power Cut and must always be worn when
working with the Power Cut.
