Additional circular saw safety warnings
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
re-placed by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.
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Do not use any grinding discs.
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Use only blades with diameters
corresponding to the label on the product.
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When cutting wood or other materials which
may create dusts that are hazardous to
health, always connect a suitable, certified
vacuum extractor device.
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Wear a dust mask when cutting wood.
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Use only the recommended blades.
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Always wear ear protectors.
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Do not allow the teeth of the blade to
overheat.
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When cutting plastic, avoid melting the
plastic.
Saw blade safety warnings
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Only use saw blades if you have knowledge
of how to use and handle them.
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Pay attention to the maximum rotational
speed. The maximum rotational speed marked
on the saw blade shall not be exceeded.
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Do not use working saw blades which are
cracked. Scrap of saw blades which bodies
are cracked. Repairing is not permitted.
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Clamping surfaces shall be cleaned to
remove dirt, grease, oil and water.
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Do not use loose rings or sleeves to «make
up» bore sizes on saw blades.
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Ensure that fixed reduction rings for securing
the accessory have the same diameter and at
least 1/3 of the cutting diameter.
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Ensure fixed rings are parallel to each other.
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Handle saw blades with care. Store them in
the original packaging or in special boxes.
Wear gloves for handling and to reduce
injuries.
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Ensure all guards are correctly fixed before
using saw blades.
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Before use, make sure that the saw blade
complies with the technical requirements of
the product and is correctly fixed.
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Use the supplied saw blade only for cutting of
wood, never for metal.
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A longer period of use may lead to
overheating of the blade tips. Therefore take
breaks of approx. 15 minutes on a regular
basis to let the blade tips cool down.
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Vibration and noise reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration
emission, limit the time of operation, use low-
vibration and low-noise operating modes as well
as wear personal protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimise
the vibration and noise exposure risks:
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Only use the product as intended by its
design and these instructions.
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Ensure that the product is in good condition
and well maintained.
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Use correct attachments for the product and
ensure they are in good condition.
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Keep tight grip on the handles / grip surface.
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Maintain this product in accordance with
these instructions and keep it well lubricated
(where appropriate).
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Plan your work schedule to spread any high
vibration tool use across a longer period of
time.
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Behaviour in emergency
situations
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by
means of this instruction manual. Memorise the
safety warnings and follow them to the letter. This
will help to prevent risks and hazards.
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Always be alert when using this product, so
that you can recognise and handle risks early.
Fast intervention can prevent serious injury
and damage to property.
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Switch the product off and disconnect it from
the mains if there are malfunctions. Have the
product checked by a qualified professional
and repaired, if necessary, before you
operate it again.
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Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in
accordance with all the safety requirements,
potential risks of injury and damage remain. The
following dangers can arise in connection with the
structure and design of this product:
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Health defects resulting from vibration
emission if the product is being used over
long periods of time or not adequately
managed and properly maintained.
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Injuries and damage to property due to
broken cutting attachments or the sudden
impact of hidden objects during use.
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Danger of injury and property damage
caused by flying objects.
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