SAFETY
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ZI-ZSM600
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Ensure that unauthorized persons keep a safety distance from the machine and keep chil-
dren away from the machine.
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Always work with care and the necessary caution and never use excessive force.
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Do not overload the machine!
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Hide long hair under hair protection.
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Wear close fitting protective work clothing and suitable protective equipment (eye protec-
tion, ear protection, safety helmet, safety-shoes, and work gloves only when handling tools).
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Never wear loose jewellery, loose clothing or accessories (e.g. tie, scarf).
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Do not work on the machine if it is tired, not concentrated or under the influence of medica-
tion, alcohol or drugs!
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Shut down the machine and disconnect it from the power supply, before adjustment,
changeover, cleaning, maintenance or repair work, etc. Before starting work on the machine,
wait until all tools or machine parts have come to a complete standstill and secure the ma-
chine against unintentional restart.
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Warning signs and/or stickers on the machine that are illegible or have been removed must
be replaced immediately!
12.5
Electrical safety
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Make sure that the machine is grounded.
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Only use suitable extension cables.
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A damaged or tangled cable increases the risk of electric shock. Handle the cable with care.
Never use the cable to carry, pull or disconnect the power tool. Keep the cable away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
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Proper plugs and outlets reduce the risk of electric shock.
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Water entry into the machine increases the risk of electric shock. Do not expose the machine
to rain or moisture.
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The machine may only be used if the power supply is protected by a residual current circuit
breaker.
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Use the machine only when the ON-OFF switch is in good working order.
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Before connecting the machine always make sure that it is switches off.
12.6
Special safety instructions for this machine
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Ensure that the saw blade is cooled with water during the entire cutting process.
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Do not reach into the operating area of the saw blade while the machine is in use.
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Replace damaged or deformed saw blades immediately, they cannot be repaired. Use gloves
for this purpose.
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Excessive noise can cause hearing damage or temporary / permanent loss of hearing. Wear a
hearing protector certified according to health and safety regulations to limit exposure to
noise.
12.7
Hazard warnings
12.7.1
Residual risks
Despite intended use, certain residual risk factors remain.
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Hazard due to contact with the saw blade
Risk of injury to fingers and hands due to the rotating saw blade if the workpiece is guided
incorrectly.
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Hazard due to defective saw blade
Regularly check the condition of the saw blade.
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Risk of injury due to flying objects
Small objects can be caught by the saw blade and catapulted towards the user! Therefore,
regularly clean the work surface. Ensure that no tools or other loose objects are left on the
work surface.
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Hazard of severe injuries due to material kick-back
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Hazard due to unintentional start-up of the machine
