Residual risk
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:
1. Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the product is being used over long
periods of time or not adequately managed and properly maintained.
2. Injuries and damage to property due to broken application tools or the sudden impact of
hidden objects during use.
3. Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying objects.
WARNING!
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
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Lead from lead-based paint
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated timber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
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Work in a well-ventilated area.
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Work with approved protective equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter microscopic particles.
Intended use
This product is intended for straight cuts in wood and similar material with the installed blade.
The product must not be used for cutting logs.
The product must be used in an upright position only with the base plate lying flat on the
workpiece. It may not be used upside down or as stationary product on a work bench.
The supplied saw blade is only suitable for cutting wood and must not be used on other
materials.
