Wear suitable clothing and footwear
Don’t wear loose fitting clothing, neckties, jewellery, or other items which
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may become caught. Wear non slip footwear, or footwear with protective
toe caps where appropriate. Long hair should be covered or tied back.
Keep your balance
Don’t over reach, keep proper footing at all times, do not use tools when
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standing on an unstable surface.
Accessories
The use of any attachment or accessory other than those mentioned
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in this manual could result in damage or injury. The use of improper
accessories could be dangerous, and may invalidate your warranty.
Never stand on your tool
• Standing on your tool or its stand could cause serious injury if the tool is
tipped, or collapses. Do not store materials above or near the tool so that
it is necessary to stand on the tool or its stand to reach them.
Secure work
Where possible, always secure work. If appropriate use a clamp or vice, it
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will allow you to use both hands to operate your tool.
Check for damaged or missing parts
Before each use, check if any part of the tool is damaged or missing,
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check carefully that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check alignment of moving parts for binding. Any guard or other
part that is damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre.
DO NOT USE IF DEFECTIVE.
Electrical Safety
The wires in this product are coloured:
Blue
Neutral
Brown
Live
Green & Yellow
Earth
This appliance must be protected by a suitable fuse.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain, water
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or moisture.
There are no user serviceable parts inside except those referred to in
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this manual.
Always refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Never remove any
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part of the casing unless qualified to do so; this unit contains dangerous
voltages.
Use of a residual current device will reduce the risk of electric shock.
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Dangerous environment
Do not use power tools in damp or wet conditions, or expose them to
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rain. Provide adequate surrounding work space and keep area well lit.
Do not use power tools where there is a risk of explosion or fire from
combustible material, flammable liquids, flammable gases, or dust of
an explosive nature. When using power tools avoid contact with any
earthed items such as pipes, radiators, cookers, refrigerators, metal
baths and taps.
Protect yourself from vibration
Hand held power tools may produce vibration. Vibration can cause
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disease. Gloves to keep the operator warm may help to maintain good
blood circulation in the fingers. Hand held tools should not be used for
long periods without a break.
Maintain your power tool
Ensure all ventilation holes are kept clear at all times. Overheating and
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fire may otherwise result.
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General Safety
Carefully read and understand this manual and any label attached to
the tool before use. Keep these instructions with the product for future
reference. Ensure all persons who use this product are fully acquainted
with this manual.
Even when used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. Use with caution. If you are at all unsure of the correct and safe
manner in which to use this tool, do not attempt to use it.
Keep guards in position
Always keep guards in position, in good working order, correctly adjusted
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and aligned. Never attempt to use a tool if any of the supplied guards are
missing. If any guards are damaged, replace before use.
Remove adjusting keys
Always check to see that keys and adjusting devices are removed from
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the tool before use.
Clean the work area
Accidents can occur where benches and work areas are cluttered or
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dirty, floors must be kept clear, avoid working where the floor is slippery.
If working outdoors, make yourself aware of all potential slip and trip
hazards before using this tool.
Children and pets
Children and pets should always be kept at a safe distance from your
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work area. Lock tools away where children can’t get access to them. Do
not allow children, or untrained persons to use this tool.
Use the correct tool
Don’t force, or attempt to use a tool for a purpose it was not designed.
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This tool is not intended for industrial use.
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Explanation of Symbols
• Wear breathing protection.
• Wear eye protection.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Wear gloves.
• Class II construction (double insulated)
Specification
Voltage .........................................................12V
Frequency: ...................................................50Hz
Power: ..........................................................710W
No load speed: .............................................1600RPM
Cutting length: ..............................................510mm
Cutting capacity: ..........................................18mm
Weighted vibration: ......................................2.77m/s
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Sound pressure: ...........................................87.2dB(A)
Sound power: ...............................................100.2dB(A)
Double insulated ..........................................
As part of our ongoing product development, specifications of
Silverline products may alter without notice.
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