Introduction
HKS 230 | Version 3.06
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1 Introduction
You have made a good choice by purchasing the
METALLKRAFT hand-held circular saw.
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the ma-
chine.
These are an important part of the machine and must be
kept near the machine and accessible to every user.
The operating instructions inform you about the proper
commissioning, the intended use as well as the safe and
efficient operation and maintenance of the metal hand-
held circular saw.
In addition, observe the local accident prevention regula-
tions and general safety regulations for the area of appli-
cation of the metal hand-held circular saw.
1.1 Copyright
The contents of these instructions are protected by copy-
right and are the sole property of Stürmer Maschinen
GmbH. Their use is permitted within the scope of use of
the metal hand-held circular saw. Any other use is not
permitted without the written consent of the manufac-
turer.
Passing on and reproduction of this document, utilisation
and communication of its contents are prohibited unless
expressly permitted. Violations will result in liability for
damages. We register trademark, patent and design
rights to protect our products, insofar as this is possible
in individual cases. We emphatically oppose any in-
fringement of our intellectual property.
1.2 Customer service
Please contact your specialist retailer if you have any
questions regarding your metal-cutting circular saw or
require any technical information. Your specialist retailer
will be happy to support you with specialist advice and
information.
Germany:
Stürmer Maschinen GmbH
Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26
D-96103 Hallstadt
Germany
Repair service:
Fax:
+49 (0) 951 96555-111
email: service@stuermer-maschinen.de
Spare parts orders:
Fax:
+49 (0) 951 96555-119
email: ersatzteile@stuermer-maschinen.de
Please submit any information and experiences you
make during application of the machine as these may be
valuable for product improvements.
1.3 Limitation of liability
All data in this operation manual has been compiled on
the basis of the state-of-the-art, valid standards and
guidelines as well as our many years of expertise and
experience.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage in the
following cases:
- Failure to comply with the operation manual,
- Unintended use
- Deployment of inexperienced staff
- Unauthorized conversions,
- Technical changes,
- Use of unauthorised spare parts
The actual scope of delivery may deviate from the de-
scriptions and illustrations in this document as a result of
special variants, optional extras or recent, technical
modifications.
The obligations defined in the supply contract shall apply
in addition to the general terms and conditions and the
manufacturer's general terms and conditions as well as
the statutory regulations valid at the time of the conclu-
sion of the contract.
2 Safety
This section provides an overview of all important safety
packages for personal protection as well as safe and reli-
able operation. The individual sections contain addi-
tional, task-specific safety information.
2.1 Legend of symbols
Safety instructions
Safety instructions in this operation manual have been
highlighted with symbols. Safety instructions are indi-
cated by signal terms that express the degree of risk in-
volved.
