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• After switching off, do not attempt to
brake the blade by applying pressure
from the side.
The saw blade may
become damaged, break or cause kick-
back.
• Dust from materials such as paint that
contains lead, some wood types, min-
erals and metals may be a health risk
as cause allergic reactions, breathing
problems and/or cancer.
Materials con-
taining asbestos may only be processed
by specialists.
• Use a dust extraction system if possible.
• You should also ensure good ventilation
of the workplace.
• We also recommend wearing a protective
mask.
• Observe the regulations that are applica-
ble in your country with regard to the
materials to processed.
• Use a dust extraction system if possi-
ble. Regularly blow the ventilation
slots clean.
When processing metals,
conductive dust may become deposited
into the power tool. This may influence
the protective insulation of the power
tool.
• Only perform plunge cuts in soft materi-
als, for example, wood or plasterboard.
Safety notes for circular saw
• Before each use, check the protective
hood to ensure that it closes properly.
Do not operate the saw if protective
hood does not move freely and
enclose the blade instantly. Never
clamp or tie the protective hood with
the blade exposed.
If saw is acciden-
tally dropped, the protective hood may
be bent. Check to make sure that the pro-
tective hood moves freely and does not
touch the blade or any other part, in all
angles and depths of cut.
• Check the operation and condition of
the protective hood return spring. If
the protective hood and the spring are
not operating properly, they must be
serviced before use.
The hood may
operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
• Open the lower the hood by hand only
for special cuts, for example, plunge
and angle cuts. Open the hood with the
pull back lever and release the lever as
soon as the blade has penetrated the
work piece.
For every other type of saw-
ing, the hood should function automati-
cally.
• Never reach into the shaving rejection
chute.
You may injure yourself on the
rotating parts.
• Never use the saw above head height.
If you do so you will not have sufficient
control over the power tool.
• Make sure that the foot plate is posi-
tioned securely when sawing.
A tilted
saw blade may break or cause kickback.
• Do not operate the power tool as a sta-
tionary device.
It is not designed for
operation with a saw bench.
• Do not use saw blades made from
high-speed steel.
Such blades may
break easily.
• Do not saw into metals.
Hot metal
shavings may ignite the dust extraction.
• When carrying out a plunge cut that is
not performed at right angles, secure
the guide plate of the saw to ensure
that it is not able to slip sideways.
A
slip to the side may result in the saw
blade becoming jammed and thus cause
kickback.
• Always ensure that the hood covers
blade before putting the saw down.
An unprotected, switched off but still
moving blade will move the saw in the
direction opposite the cutting direction
and will cut everything in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to
stop after switch is released.
Additional safety notes
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an opera-
tion where the cutting tool may con-
tact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and shock the operator.
• Prior to starting work, use appropriate
tool to determine whether there are
any hidden supply lines are located on
the area you are working in. If in doubt,
ask the relevant supply services.
Con-
tact with power lines may cause fire and
electrical shock. Damaging a gas pipe
may cause an explosion. Damaging a
water pipe leads to considerable property
damage and may cause electrical shock.
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