5
G
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must
be tight and secure before making cut.
If blade adjust-
ment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and KICK-
BACK.
G
Use extra caution when making a ”Pocket Cut” into
existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.
5. Additional specific safety rules and
symbols
Basic information concerning safety
In addition to the information relevant to safety given in
each of the sections of these operating instructions, the
following points must be strictly observed at all times:
Correct use
G
The tool is designed for cutting through, cutting grooves
and cutting into wood, wood-like materials, plaster- and
cement-bonded fibre materials (no asbestos) and plas-
tics.
G
The working environment may be on a construction
site or in a workshop and may consist of renovation, con-
version or new building work.
G
The tool may be operated only when connected to a
power supply providing a voltage and frequency in com-
pliance with the information given on the type plate.
Incorrect use (misuse)
G
Sawing metals is not permissible.
G
The tool may be operated only when held and guided
by both hands.
G
No changes or modifications may be made to the tool
and its protective equipment and it must not be manip-
ulated in any way other than as described in the operat-
ing instructions.
G
To avoid the risk of injury, always use only Hilti origi-
nal accessories.
G
Do not use the tool for cutting branches off trees or
for cutting logs.
G
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails
from workpiece before cutting.
Observe the information given in the operating instruc-
tions concerning operation, care and maintenance.
State of the art
The tool is designed and manufactured in accordance
with state of the art technology and thus provides a high
level of operating safety. Nevertheless, the tool and its
accessories may present hazards when used incorrect-
ly by untrained personnel or when misused.
Take the necessary precautions to make the workplace
safe
G
Take care to avoid tripping over the supply cord or
extraction hose.
G
When the tool is in use, always guide the supply cord
and extraction hose away from the tool to the rear.
G
Keep the area above and below the cutting line free of
obstacles.
G
Place the wider portion of the tool guide plate on the
part of the workpiece which is supported, not on the part
that will drop when the cut is made. If the workpiece is
small, clamp it down before cutting.
G
Never attempt to clamp the tool down and move the
workpiece into the tool.
General hazards presented by the tool
G
The tool may be used only for the purposes for which
it was designed, when in faultless condition and when
used correctly.
G
Keep the grips clean, dry and free of oil and grease.
G
Always hold the tool securely in both hands.
G
Never place your hands in front of the circular saw
blade.
G
Always switch on the tool and allow it to reach full
operating speed before bringing it into contact with the
workpiece.
G
Operate the tool only together with the applicable pro-
tective equipment.
G
The rotating saw blade must not be touched while saw-
ing. The part of the saw blade projecting below the work-
piece, the clamping flange and the clamping screw must
not be touched.
G
When not in use, the tool must be locked away in a
dry place, out of reach of children.
G
Do not allow the saw to brush against your leg or oth-
er part of your body. The pivoting guard could catch on
your clothing and expose the blade.
G
Proposition 65 warning: This product contains or pro-
duces an exposure to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects (or othe repro-
ductive harm).
G
Children must be instructed not to play with the tool.
G
The tool is not intended for use by children, by debil-
itated persons or those who have received no instruc-
tion or training.
G
WARNING: Some dust created by grinding, sand-
ing, cutting and drilling contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects, infertility or other repro-
ductive harm; or serious and permanent respiratory or
other injury.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks,
concrete and other masonry products and natural stone,
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work.
To reduce exposure
to these chemicals, the operator and bystanders should
work in a well-ventilated area, work with approved
safety equipment, such as respiratory protection appro-
priate for the type of dust generated, and designed to
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