Safety provisions
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In addition to the safety provisions already listed, the following safety provisions also apply when working
with the motor device:
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Danger of poisoning! Once the engine is running, the power tool produces toxic exhaust that may be
invisible and odourless. Never start the power tool in closed rooms. Special danger also applies in
narrow situations, troughs or ditches. Only work here when it is absolutely certain that there is sufficient
air exchange and that no toxic gases may accumulate.
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Increased danger of fire! Do not smoke at the workplace – not even in the proximity of the power tool.
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Secure the workplace against accidental access by third parties, e.g. with warning signs. Only persons
involved and wearing protective clothes must be present within 30 metres [approx. 30 yards] around the
working area.
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Check the site of deployment for possible dangers.
– Spark formation during cutting means that work must never be performed close to potentially
explosive gases of liquids, or easily flammable objects.
– No electrical lines must be placed in the area to be cut.
– Objects that may fall off or topple over during work must be secured or removed from the working
environment first.
– Prepare the workplace so that secure backing away is possible.
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The work piece to be cut must be free of foreign bodies such as screws, nails or stones.
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When working in residential areas, observe the noise protection provisions.
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Work carefully, considerately and calmly and do not endanger any other persons.
– Ensure good sight and light conditions.
– Always remain within calling distance of other persons who may administer first aid in emergencies.
– Put in working breaks in time.
– Be attentive towards possible danger sources and take the corresponding preventive measures.
Consider that use of hearing protection limits perception of sounds. Signal sounds, calls, etc. that
announce danger may also be missed.
– Observe tripping dangers and obstacles. Never work on unstable undergrounds.
– Always hold on to the power tool with both hands and always ensure a safe and firm stance.
– Never cut standing on a ladder.
– Guide the power tool so that no body part is located in the extended swivel range of the cutting disc.
– Only process the work piece to be cut with the cutting disc running; never touch the floor or other
objects with the cutting disc running.
– Do not use the power tool to lever off and shovel away objects.
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Switch off the engine when the power tool starts to behave noticeably differently.
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Danger of burns! Do not touch the muffler while it is still hot.
Danger of fire! Muffler radiates enormous heat. Never put the hot power tool into dry grass or on
flammable objects.
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Danger of hearing damage and burns!
Never work with defective muffler or without muffler.
3.9 During work
