• Ensure that when switching on (e.g. after
servicing) no tools or loose parts are left on
or in the machine.
• Turn power off if the machine is not used.
Cutting hazard, even with the cutting tool
at standstill!
• Wear gloves when changing cutting tools.
Risk of kickback (workpiece is caught
by the saw blade and thrown against the
operator)!
• Always work with a properly set riving knife.
• Do not jam workpieces.
• Cut thin or thin-walled workpieces only with
Þ
ne-toothed saw blades. Always use sharp
saw blades. If in doubt, check workpiece
for inclusion of foreign matter (e.g. nails or
screws).
Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
• Ensure that no parts of the body or clothing
can get caught and drawn in by rotating
components (no neckties, no loose
Þ
tting
clothes; contain long hair with hairnet).
Hazard generated by insuf
Þ
cient personal
protection gear!
• Wear hearing protection.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Wear dust mask if work generates dust.
• Wear suitable work clothes. When working
outdoors wearing of non-slip shoes is
recommended.
Risk of injury by inhaling wood dust!
Dust of certain timber species (e.g. beech,
oak, ash) can cause cancer when inhaled:
use a suitable dust collector.
Hazard generated by defects!
• Keep the machine and the accessories in
good repair and observe the maintenance
instructions.
• Check the machine for possible damage
before any use. Inspect all safety devices,
protection devices or slightly damaged
parts for proper functioning as speci
Þ
ed
before operatiing the machine. Check to see
that all moving parts work properly and do
not jam. All parts must be correctly installed
and meet all conditions necessary for the
proper operation of the machine.
• Damaged protection devices or parts must
be repaired or replaced by an quali
Þ
ed
specialist.
• Do not operate the machine if the switch
can not be switched ON or OFF.
• Keep handles free of oil and grease.
3.3 Symbols used throughout these
i
nstructions
Danger!
Indicates risk of personal injury or severe
material damage
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury by electric shock
Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
Risk of personal injury by body parts or
clothing being drawn into the rotating saw
blade
Caution! Risk of material damage
Note:Supplementary information
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