Gardenline GDGS12G, User Manual

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Safety
9
Safety
Proper use
The saw is designed for cutting wood, plastic and construction materials using an
appropriate saw blade. The saw is suitable for rough, straight and curved cuts as
well as for level sawing. If a retaining claw is used, the saw blade can be used to saw
branches.
Any other applications are expressly prohibited and are deemed improper use.
Neither the manufacturer nor the retailer can accept any responsibility for injury, loss
or damage caused by misuse of this product of any kind. Examples of misuse are
given in the following non-exhaustive list:
• using the saw for other than the intended purposes;
• failure to observe the safety instructions and warnings as well as the assembly,
operating, maintenance and cleaning instructions contained in this user manual;
• failure to comply with any regulations relating to accident prevention,
occupational medicine or safety, which specifically and/or generally apply to the
use of this saw;
• use of accessories and spare parts that are not intended for the saw;
• modifications to the saw;
• repairs of the saw by parties other than the manufacturer or a qualified
professional;
• use of the saw for commercial or industrial applications as well as in connection
with the trades;
• operation or maintenance of the saw by persons not familiar with how to handle
the saw and/or who are not aware of the related risks.
Residual risks
Despite proper use, inconspicuous residual risks cannot be completely ruled out.
The following risks may arise due to the nature of the saw:
• touching moving parts or fitted tools;
• touching the rotating saw blade (cut injury);
• kickback of the work piece and parts of the work piece if used improperly;
• injury caused by projected workpieces or parts of work pieces;
• fire hazard if the motor is not sufficiently ventilated;
• injury to hearing if work is performed without ear protection;
• emission of wood dust that is harmful to health if used in enclosed spaces.