Safety
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Wear suitable protective gloves.
Safety
Explanation of notes
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual.
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Designates a dangerous situation that may result
in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE!
Warns of possible damage to property.
Proper use
The product is only suitable for private use – such as for hobbies or do-it-yourself
work – when undertaking the following:
• for cutting wood, metal, plastic,
• for straight cuts and cutting at angles (only for wood and plastics) with a mitre of
15°, 30° and a max. of 45°.
Any other applications are expressly prohibited and are deemed improper use.
This product does not come with a rechargeable battery or charger. These must be
bought separately: The product can be operated with the 20 V rechargeable battery
or with the 20/40 V rechargeable battery available from Activ Energy®. Only use the
rechargeable batteries specified in the chapter ‘Technical data’ for the product. Do not
operate the product with rechargeable batteries from other manufacturers.
Neither the manufacturer nor the retailer can accept any responsibility for injury,
loss or damage caused by misuse of this product of any kind. Examples of misuse are
given in the following non-exhaustive list:
• using the product for other purposes other than those intended;
• failure to observe the safety instructions and warnings as well as the assembly,
operating, maintenance and cleaning instructions contained in this user manual;