KRESS KU760, Safety And Operating Manual

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Cut off saw KU760
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! When using electric tools
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury including the
following.
Read all these instructions before attempting
to operate this product and save these
instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
Safe operation
1- Keep work area clear
- Cluttered areas and benches invite
injuries.
2 - Consider work area environment
- Do not expose tools to rain.
- Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.
- Keep work area well lit.
- Do not use tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
3 - Guard against electric shock
- Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces {e.g. pipes, radiators,
ranges, refrigerators).
4 - Keep other persons away
- Do not let persons, especially children,
not involved in the work touch the tool or
the
extension cord and keep them away from the
work area
5 - Store idle tools
- When not in use, tools should be stored
in a dry locked-up place, out of reach of
children.
6 - Do not force the tool
- It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
7 - Use the right tool
- Do not force small tools to do the job of a
heavy duty tool.
- Do not use tools for purposes not
intended; for example do not use circular
saws to cut tree limbs or logs.
8 - Dress properly
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery,
they can be caught in moving parts.
- Non-skid footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.
- Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
9 - Use protective equipment
- Use safety glasses.
- Use face or dust mask if working
operations create dust.
10 - Connect dust extraction equipment
- If the tool is provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collecting
equipment, ensure these are connected
and properly used.
11 - Do not abuse the cord
- Never yank the cord to disconnect it from
the socket Keep the cord away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
12 - Secure work
- Where possible use damps or a vice to
hold the work. It is safer than using your
hand.
13 - Do not overreach
- Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
14 - Maintain tools with care
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for
better and safer performance.
- Follow instruction for lubricating and
changing accessories.
- Inspect tool cords periodically and if
damaged have them repaired by an
authorized service facility.
- Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged.
- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
15 - Disconnect tools
- When not in use, before servicing and
when changing accessories such as
blades, bits and cutters, disconnect tools
from the power supply.
16 - Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
- Form the habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from the tool before turning it on.
17- Avoid unintentional starting
- Ensure switch is in "off” position when
plugging in
18 - Use outdoor extension leads
- When the tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for outdoor use
and so marked.
19 -Stay alert
- Watch what you are doing, use common
sense and do not operate the tool when
you are tired.
20 - Check damaged parts
- Before further use of tool, it should be
carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended
function.
- Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation.
- A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service centre unless
otherwise indicated in this instruction
manual.