Parkside PDS 120 B2, Operating And Safety Instructions, Translation Of Original Operating Manual

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The equipment may only be used for the tasks it is designed to
handle. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The
user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any
damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use
in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty
will be voided if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or
industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
• The equipment is to be operated only with suitable saw
blades.
• To use the equipment properly you must also observe the
safety information, the assembly instructions and the operat-
ing instructions to be found in this manual.
• All persons who use and service the equipment have to be
acquainted with these operating instructions and must be in-
formed about the equipment’s potential hazards.
• It is also imperative to observe the accident prevention regu-
lations in force in your area.
• The same applies for the general rules of health and safety
at work.
• The manufacturer will not be liable for any changes made
to the equipment nor for any damage resulting from such
changes.
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accord-
ance to instructions, certain residual risks cannot
be eliminated. The following hazards may arise in
connection with the equipment’s construction and
layout:
• Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is applied
• Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is applied
• Contact with the blade in the uncovered cutting zone
• Injuries (cuts) when changing the blade
• Crushed fingers
• Kickback
• Tilting of the workpiece due to inadequate support
• Touching the blade
• Catapulting of pieces of timber and workpieces
6. Safety information
6.1 General safety information on electric power
tools
CAUTION
The following basic safety measures must be observed when
using electric tools for protection against electric shock, and the
risk of injury and fire.
Read all these notices before using the electric tool and store
the safety instructions well for later reference.
Maintenance and service
1. Regular cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication.
Pull out the mains plug before making any settings, service or
repair work.
2. Only have your device repaired by qualified
specialists and only with original spare parts.
This
ensures that safety of the device is maintained.
Safe work
1. Keep your work area tidy
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Disorder in the work area can lead to accidents.
2. Check the ambient conditions
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Do not expose electric tools to rain.
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Never use electric power tools in damp or wet loca-
tions.
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Make sure that the work area is well-illuminated.
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Do not use electric tools where there is a risk of fire
or explosion.
3. Protect yourself against electric shocks
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Avoid physical contact with earthed parts (e.g. pipes,
radiators, electric ranges, cooling devices).
4. Keep other persons away
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Do not allow other persons, especially children, to
touch the electric tool or the cable. Keep them away
from your work area.
5. Securely store unused electric tools
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Unused electric tools should be stored in a dry, el-
evated or closed location out of the reach of children.
6. Do not overload your electric tool
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They will work better and more safely within their speci-
fied capacity range.
7. Use the right tools
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Do not use low-output electric tools for heavy work.
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Do not use the electric tool for purposes for which it is
not intended. For example, do not use handheld circu-
lar saws for the cutting of branches or logs.
8. Wear suitable clothing
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Do not wear wide clothing or jewellery, which can
become entangled in moving parts.
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When working outdoors, anti-slip footwear is recom-
mended.
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Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
9. Use personal safety equipment.
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Wear safety goggles.
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Use a dust mask when working on dusty jobs.
10. Connect up the dust extraction system
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If connections for dust extraction and a collecting de-
vice are present, make sure that they are connected
and used properly.
11. Do not use the cable for purposes for which it
is not intended
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Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the socket.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure the workpiece
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Use the clamping devices or a vice to hold the workpiece
in place. In this manner, it is held more securely than with
your hand.
13. Avoid abnormal working postures.
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Make sure you stand squarely and keep your balance
at all times.
14. Take care of your tools
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean in order to be able
to work better and more safely.
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Follow the instructions for lubrication and for tool re-
placement.