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pose a risk of injury.
22. Have your power tools repaired by an electrician.
• This power tool complies with relevant safety
stipulations. Repairs must be carried out by an
electrician using original spare parts; otherwise
accidents may be caused to the user.
Particular safety notices
Safety measures
• Deformed or cracked saw blades must not be used.
• Replace worn table inserts.
• Only ever use saw blades recommended by the
manufacturer which comply with EN 847-1.
•
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WARNING!
When replacing the saw blade,
make sure that the cutting width is not smaller and
the main blade width is not bigger than the width of
the riving knife.
• Make sure you select the appropriate saw blade for
the material you are cutting.
• If required, wear personal protective equipment.
This may include:
• Hearing protection to reduce the risk of becom-
ing hearing impaired;
• Breathing protection to reduce the risk of inhal-
ing hazardous dust;
• When handling saw blades and rough work piec-
es, wear gloves. Whenever feasible, carry saw
blades in a container.
•
The following factors can influence dust release:
• Worn, damaged or cracked saw blades;
• Recommended extraction capacity of the ex-
traction unit 20 m/s;
• The work piece must be guided correctly;
• Saw blades made of high-alloy high speed steel
(HSS steel) must not be used.
• The push stick or the handle for a push block should
be stored by the machine when it is not being used.
• Use the saw only when its safety equipment is in
position, particularly after changing the sawing
mode, and when the guard is in a good condition
and has been properly maintained.
Maintenance and service
•
The following conditions can influence the impact
of noise on the operator:
• Type of saw blade (e.g. saw blades to reduce
noise);
• Work piece material;
• Force with which the work piece is pushed
against the saw blade;
• Machine faults, including safety equipment and saw
blade, must be reported to the person in charge of
safety as soon as they are detected.
Safety notices for operation as chop and mitre
saw
Safe operation
• Select a saw blade suitable for the work piece you
are cutting.
• Never use the table, chop and mitre saw for cutting
material other than that specified by the manufac
-
turer.
• When transporting the machine, use the transport
device. Never use safety equipment for handling or
transporting the machine.
• Use the saw only when it is in a good condition and
has been maintained properly.
• If your work creates dust, wear a face mask.
10. Attach the dust extraction equipment.
• If equipment for dust extraction and collection is
available, make sure it is attached and used prop-
erly.
11. Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is
not intended.
• Do not use the cable to pull the plug from the
socket. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
12. Secure the work piece.
• Use clamping devices or a vice to secure the work
piece. This is safer than using your hand.
• For long work pieces, an additional support (ta-
ble, bracket etc.) is required in order to prevent the
machine from tipping.
• Always push the work piece tightly against the
work top and fence in order to prevent wobbling or
twisting of the work piece.
13. Avoid an abnormal posture.
• Ensure secure footing and always keep your bal-
ance.
14. Carefully look after your tools.
• Keep cutting tools clean and sharp so you can
work better and more safely.
• Follow instructions for lubrication and tool re-
placement.
• Regularly check the connection cable of the pow-
er tool and have it replaced by a specialist in the
event of damage.
• Check extension leads regularly and replace
them when they are damaged.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
15.
Remove the plug from the socket
• when the power tool is not being used, before
maintenance and when replacing parts such as
the saw blade, drill bit, cutter.
16. Do not leave tool keys in the machine.
• Before turning on the machine, make sure that tool
keys and adjustment tools have been removed.
17. Prevent unintentional start-up.
• Ensure that the switch is turned off when putting
the plug into the socket.
18. Use extension leads when working outside.
• When working outside, only ever use extension
leads approved and marked accordingly.
19. Be careful.
• Watch what you are doing. Be sensible at work.
Do not use the power tool when you are not con-
centrating.
20. Check the power tool for potential damage.
• Before using the power tool, carefully check safe-
ty equipment or slightly damaged parts to ensure
their flawless and intended function.
• Check whether the moveable parts are working
without problem and do not jam, and whether
parts are damaged. All parts must be installed
properly and meet all conditions in order to guar-
antee flawless operation of the power tool.
• Damaged safety equipment and parts must be re-
paired by an authorised specialist or replaced if
nothing else is specified in the manual.
• Damaged switches must be replaced by the ser-
vice workshop.
• Do not use power tools where the switch cannot
be switched on and off.
21. WARNING!
• Use of other tools and other accessories can
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