OPERATING
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Maintain a safe distance from the cutting blade when
the engine is running.
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Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor
running.
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Never move the machine when the cutting equipment
is rotating. The machine is equipped with a friction
retarder to shorten the blade stop time.
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The guard for the cutting equipment should be
adjusted so that the rear section is flush with the work
piece. Spatter and sparks from the material being cut
are then collected up by the guard and led away from
the user. The guards for the cutting equipment must
always be fitted when the machine is running.
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Never use the kickback zone of the blade
for cutting
.
See instructions under the heading "Kickback".
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Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
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Never cut above shoulder height.
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Never cut from a ladder. Use a platform or scaffold if
the cut is above shoulder height. Do not overreach
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Stand at a comfortable distance from the work piece.
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Check that the blade is not in contact with anything
when the machine is started
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Apply the cutting blade gently with high rotating speed
(full throttle) Maintain full speed until cutting is
complete.
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Let the machine work without forcing or pressing the
blade.
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Feed down the machine in line with the blade.
Pressure from the side can damage the blade and is
very dangerous.
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Move the blade slowly forwards and backwards to
achieve a small contact area between the blade and
the material to be cut. This reduces the temperature of
the blade and ensures effective cutting.
Managing dust
The machine is fitted with a low flushing water kit that
offers maximum dust suppression.
Use wet cutting blades with water cooling when possible
for optimal dust management. See instructions in the
section "Cutting blades".
Adjust water flow using the tap to bind the cutting dust.
The volume of water required varies depending on the
type of job at hand.
If water hoses loosen from their supply sources, this
indicates that the machine is connected to a water
pressure that is too high. See instructions under the
"Technical data" heading for recommended water
pressure.
Kickback
Kickback is the sudden upward motion that can occur if
the blade is pinched or stalled in the kickback zone. Most
kickbacks are small and pose little danger. However a
kickback can also be very violent and throw the power
cutter up and back towards the user in a rotating motion
causing serious or even fatal injury.
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WARNING! Kickbacks are sudden and
can be very violent. The power cutter can
be thrown up and back towards the user
in a rotating motion causing serious or
even fatal injury. It is vital to understand
what causes kickback and how to avoid it
before using the machine.
