SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8 – English
General working instructions
General
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Always hold the machine in a firm grip with both
hands. Hold it so that the thumbs and fingers grip
round the handles.
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Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
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Stand at a comfortable distance from the work piece.
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Always cut in the direction of the arrow on the
protective cover.
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Always cut at maximum speed.
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Never cut above shoulder height.
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Never cut from a ladder. Use a platform or scaffold
when working at high altitude.
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All guide rollers must be in contact with the workpiece
during the cutting process.
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In order for the machine to always be cooled
sufficiently the cooling air openings must be kept clear
and clean.
Aligning the cut
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The direction mark on the guides is aligned with the
fixed blade. Always make a test cut before you start
the cutting to make sure the cut is correctly placed.
Backstroke
A backstroke is a sudden reaction that makes the saw
emerge from the workpiece in an uncontrolled way, then
thrusting it back towards the operator. Avoid backstroke
by being cautious and using the right working technique.
How backstrokes occur and how to avoid them
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The blades become jammed or clamped in a cut that
closes. This blocks the blades, which makes the
power thrust the machine towards the operator.
Be on the alert in case something occurs which could
cause the blades to jam or the cut to close. Always
hold the machine in a firm grip with both hands.
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The blades are twisted in the cut or are incorrectly
directed. The segments on the back edge of the
blades can then become clamped in the workpiece,
causing the blades to emerge from the cut and be
thrusted back towards the operator.
Avoid pointing the machine in such a direction so that
the blades are twisted or pointing in the wrong
direction.
Start the cutting process
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Place the lower guide rollers against the workpiece.
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Check that the blades are not in contact with anything
when the machine is started.
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Push the switches down to start the machine. Once
maximum speed is acquired, lower the blades to the
required cutting depth.
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Start cutting gradually, let the machine work without
forcing or pressing the blades. Forcing the blades
does not lead to faster cutting but overloads the
engine and wears out the blades.
Cutting depth
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The cutting depth is created gradually until maximum
depth is acquired. Start by cutting a slot of 15 mm in
depth and then increase the depth by 15 mm for each
cut.
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Cut in the same direction when cutting into an existing
cut. Avoid cutting at an angle to the previous cut
otherwise there is a risk of the blade jamming or that
the machine can ”climb in the cut”.
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Take care when inserting the blade in an existing cut.
Make certain that the cut is wide enough and that the
blades are not angled in the cut. This can cause a
back stroke.
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WARNING! This section describes basic
safety directions for using the machine.
This information is never a substitute for
professional skills and experience. If you
get into a situation where you feel
unsafe, stop and seek expert advice.
Contact your dealer, service agent or an
experienced user. Do not attempt any
task that you feel unsure of!
