PRETUL 27098, Manual

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Safety warnings for
circular saws
• Double-check retractable guard and
the spring are working properly before each time you use
the tool. If the guard is not moving freely or is not closing
instantly, service the machine.
• Do not bring the disc near your body
when carrying the tool. If it accidentally starts the
retractable guard may open and make contact with your
clothes.
• Operating the tools holding it by the
insulated parts prevents the user from getting and electrical
discharge if the disc makes contact with hidden cabling.
• ALWAYS keep the electric supply cord away from the
cutting area. The electric supply cord SHALL NEVER hang
on top of the work piece when making the cut.
• Wear always safety glasses with side
protection. If dust is produced wear also a
dust mask.
Retractable guard
Before each use double-check if the retractable guard and
the spring are working correctly. If the guard is not
moving freely or not closing instantaneously service them
before further operation with the tool.
The retractable guard could work slowly because of
damaged parts, gummy deposits or debris accumulation. To
prevent from this possibility clean regularly the insides of
both guards and the disc axis. Use kerosene or compressed
air. Before cleaning disconnect the machine and remove the
cutting discs.
The retractable guard can be opened manually. Make this
only when changing discs and when making cuts such as
cut marking or combined cut . Using the guard lever open
the retractable guard. As soon as the disc gets into the
material, release the lever. For any other type of cuts the
guard should operate automatically. Never leave the
retractable guard in the open position.
The retractable guard might bend due to a stroke or if it
falls. Before operating the tool, verify it moves freely in
every angle and cutting depths. The guard should not
touch the cutting disc or any other part of the tool.
Verify the retractable guard covers the
disc before setting the saw on a bench or on the floor. A
disc rotating due to inertia could cause the saw to move
backwards cutting whatever objects in its way. Verify the
disc stops moving after turning off the tool.
Operation of the bottom guard
• Check that the bottom guard closes properly before using
the saw. Do not operate the saw if the bottom guard does
not have free movement and instantaneous closing. Do not
hold or tie the bottom guard in its open position.
• If the saw accidentally falls, the bottom guard may bend.
Lift the bottom guard with the retractable handle making
sure that the guard moves freely and does not touch the
saw blade or any other workpiece at all angles and depths
of cut.
• Check the operation and condition of the bottom guard
spring. If the guard and spring do not operate properly,
have them serviced before use.
• The bottom guard may operate sluggishly due to damage
to its parts, sticky residue or chip buildup.
• The guard can be retracted manually only for special cuts
such as "deep cuts" and "complex cuts".
• Lift the lower guard and retract the guard with the
retractable handle and as soon as the cut-off wheel touches
the material, release the lower guard. For all other types of
cutting the guard can operate automatically.
Keep hands away from the cutting area
and the cut-off wheel. Keep your support hand on the
auxiliary handle or motor housing.
• If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by
the cut-off wheel.
• Do not place your hand under the workpiece.
• The guard cannot protect the operator if the cut-off wheel
reaches the bottom of the workpiece.
• Adjust the depth of the cut to the thickness of the
workpiece.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Verify the retractable guard covers the
disc before setting the saw on a bench or on the floor. A
disc rotating due to inertia could cause the saw to move
backwards cutting whatever objects in its way. Verify the
disc stops moving after turning off the tool.
Remember that the guards do not
protect you from the moving disc below the work piece.
Never squat or put your hand below the work piece when
the tool is running.
Never use flanges or bolts that are damaged or are not
suitable for the blade disc.
Flanges and bolts are specifically designed for the saw, for
optimum performance and safe operation.
• Do not use abrasive discs.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING