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Unauthorized modifications to the machine preclude
the liability of the manufacturer for any resultant
damage.
The portable circular saw must not be used as a sta-
tionary fixed circular saw tool built into a base plate
on the workbench.
1.9
Residual risks
!
Touching the saw blade in the vicinity of the
starting aperture underneath the base plate.
!
Touching the part of the saw blade that pro-
trudes underneath the workpiece when cutting.
!
Touching the following rotating parts from the
side: saw blade, clamping flange and flange
screw.
!
Machine kicks back if the blade gets stuck in the
workpiece.
!
Breakage of the saw blade and risk of the blade
or pieces of the blade being hurled away.
!
Touching live parts with the housing open and
the mains plug not removed.
!
Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
!
Emission of wood dust: a health hazard when
working for long periods without dust extraction.
2
Safety instructions
General instructions:
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Children and young persons must not operate
this machine. This rule does not apply to young
persons receiving training and being supervised
by an expert.
!
Never work without the protective equipment
prescribed for the relevant operation and do not
make any modifications to the machine that
could undermine safety.
!
When operating the machine outdoors, use of
an earth-leakage circuit-breaker is recom-
mended.
!
Damaged cables or plugs must be renewed
immediately.
!
Avoid sharp bends in the cable. Especially when
transporting and storing the machine, do not
wind the cable around the machine.
!
Do not use:
"
Cracked and misshapen saw blades.
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Saw blades made of high speed steel
(HSS).
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Blunt saw blades which impose an exces-
sive load on the motor.
"
Saw blades with a body that is thicker or a
cutting width (set) that is less than the thick-
ness of the riving knife/splitter.
"
Saw blades which are not suitable for idling
speed of the saw blade.
Instructions on the use of personal safety equip-
ment:
!
The sound pressure level at the workplace
exceeds 85 dB (A). Users should therefore wear
ear protectors.
Instructions on operation:
!
Keep hand away from cutting area and the
blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary han-
dle, or motor housing.
!
Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
!
Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the
workpiece.
!
Never hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a sta-
ble platform.
!
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the cutting
tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
!
When ripping always use a rip fence or straight
edge guide.
!
Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes.
!
Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers
or bolt.
Residual risks may also arise owing
to the design of the machine relat-
ing to its intended purpose even if
the machine is used properly and in
compliance with all relevant safety
regulations; e. g.:
Woodworking machines can be
dangerous. You should therefore
always adhere to the following
safety instructions and comply with
the safety regulations applicable in
the country of use!