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Thank you for buying this circular saw with a laser
guide.
Your new circular saw is easy to use and highly ver-
satile – an indispensable tool for all DIY enthusiasts.
This tool complies with the requirements of the
Equipment Safety Law and the relevant standards.
When using electrical equipment, a few safety pre-
cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and dam-
age. Please read the complete operating manual with
due care. Retain this manual in a safe place, so that
the information is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, hand over this oper-
ating manual as well.
We accept no liability for damage or accidents which
arise due to non-observance of these instructions.
We hope that you enjoy using your circular saw.
1. SCOPE OF USE
This circular saw is for hand-held use only. It is
designed for straight cuts in wood and wooden mate-
rials using the accessories supplied and as described
in these operating instructions. Using the appropriate
saw blades (refer to the manufacturer’s information)
the machine is also suitable for the following materi-
als: Plastics, thermoplastics and thermosets, lami-
nates, rigid foam panels, plasterboard, stone wool
panels, cement-bound particle boards, aerated con-
crete and non-ferrous metals. It must not be used for
any other purposes. The miter angle of the tool is
45°.
2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Read the instructions in full. Any errors
made in following the instructions set out below may
result in an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
The term “electric tool” used below refers to electric
tools operated from the mains power supply (with a
power cable).
Keep these regulations in a safe place!
2.1 WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and tidy.
Untidy and unlit work areas can result in acci-
dents.
Do not use this tool in an area where there is
a risk of explosion and where there are
inflammable liquids, gases or dust.
Electric tools generate sparks that can ignite dust
or vapors.
Keep children and other people away from
the electric tool whilst you are using it.
If you are distracted you may lose control of the
tool.
2.2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
The plug on the tool must fit into the socket.
The socket must not be modified in any way.
Do not use adapters with tools that must be
earthed.
Unmodified plugs and matching sockets will
reduce the risk of an electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces
such as pipes, heating systems, stoves and
refrigerators.
There is an increase risk of suffering an electric
shock if your body is earthed.
Keep the tool out of the rain and away from
moisture.
The ingress of water into an electric tool increa-
ses the risk of an electric shock.
Do not use the cable for a purpose for which
it is not designed, for example to carry the
tool, hang it up or to pull the plug out of the
socket. Keep the cable away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts of the tool.
Cables that are damaged or caught in machinery
increase the risk of an electric shock.
If you use an electric tool outdoors, use only
extension cables that are approved for outdo-
ors use.
The use of an extension cable that is approved
for outdoors use reduces the risk of an electric
shock.
Connect the electric tool to the mains power
supply (230V~, 50Hz) via a socket-outlet with
earthing contact with maximum 16A protec-
tion. We recommend that you fit a residual-
current circuit-breaker (RCCB) with a maxi-
mum nominal tripping current of 30 mA. Seek
the advice of your electrician.
2.3 PERSONAL SAFETY
Be careful, watch what you are doing and use
an electric tool sensibly. Do not use the tool if
you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention when using the electric
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