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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECIPROCATING SAWS
Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses and/or face shield. It is also highly
recommended that you wear a dust mask, ear protection and padded gloves.
Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage prior to operation. Replace cracked
or damaged blades immediately.
Hold the tool firmly during operation.
Always hold the adjustable pivoting shoe firmly to the work piece.
Prior to connecting the power cord to a mains outlet always squeeze and release
the switch to ensure the lock on button is not engaged. If the lock on button is
engaged when the tool is connected to the mains outlet the tool will start up
immediately. This could prove to be dangerous.
Ensure no one is below you when using the tool in elevated conditions.
Do not point the tool at anyone in the immediate vicinity.
Warning!
When making a "blind" cut (you can't see behind what is being cut),
be sure that hidden electrical wiring or water pipes are not in the path of the
cut. If wires are present, they must be disconnected at their power source by a
qualified person or avoided to prevent the possibility of lethal shock or fire.
Only hold the tool by the insulated gripping surfaces to prevent electric shock if
you accidentally cut through a "live" wire. Water pipes in "blind" areas must be
drained and capped before cutting.
If the blade hits against objects during operation,
damage to the tool or dangerous blade breakage
may occur (fig. 1).
Watch out for cut-off portions of the work piece being
cut. They may fall and cause injury to you or someone
near you.
When cutting metals, be cautious of hot flying debris.
Do not touch the blade or the work piece immediately after operation; they may
be extremely hot and could potentially burn your skin.
If you withdraw the blade from the work piece during operation, a strong reaction
could be produced, which could cause the blade to snap or cause you to lose your
grip and/or control of the saw. Always switch off the tool and wait until the blade
has come to a complete stop before withdrawing the blade from the work piece.
Fig.1
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