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Touching live parts with the housing open and the
mains plug not removed.
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Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
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Emission of hazardous dusts during longer lasting
operation without extraction.
3 Safety instructions
Danger
Always observe the following safety
instructions and the safety
regulations applicable in the
respective country of use!
General instructions:
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Children and adolescents must not operate this
machine. This rule does not apply to young
persons receiving training and being supervised by
an expert.
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Never work without the protection devices
prescribed for the respective operating sequence
and do not make any changes to the machine that
could impair safety.
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When operating the machine outdoors, use of an
earth-leakage circuit-breaker is recommended.
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Do not carry the machine by its cable and do not
use the cable to pull the plug out of the socket
outlet.
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Pay attention that the cable is protected against oil
and heat and is not pulled across sharp edges.
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Damaged cables or plugs must be immediately
replaced.
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Avoid sharp bends in the cable. Especially when
transporting and storing the machine, do not wind
the cable around the machine.
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Never work close to open flames. Generated dust
can ignite.
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Always check before beginning work, whether the
protection and work equipment is safely attached
and not damaged. Damaged protection devices
and parts must be repaired or replaced
appropriately.
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Consider environmental influences. Do not expose
the machine to rain and avoid working in a damp
or wet environment as well as near to combustible
liquids or gases.
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Store the device in a dry, locked place outside the
reach of children.
Instructions on the use of personal protective
equipment:
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Always wear ear protectors during work.
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Always wear protective goggles during work.
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Always where a dust mark during work.
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Always wear closely fitting work clothes (no shorts)
and take off rings, wristbands, and watches.
Instructions on operation:
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Provide for an unobstructed and slip-proof location
with adequate lighting.
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The power plug must be pulled before replacing
tools,
making
adjustments
and
repairing
malfunctions (this also comprises removing chips
and dust).
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Do not work on workpieces which are too small or
too large for the capability of the machine.
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Do not reach with your hands into the sawing area
and do not touch the saw wire. With your other
hand, support the supplementary handle or the
motor casing.
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Never support the workpiece in your hand or over
your leg.
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Whenever possible, secure the workpiece against
slipping, e.g. with screw clamps.
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Only use original MAFELL saw wires. After every
wire change, check the correct wire tension.
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The saw guard for the lower wire deflection 4 (Fig.
6) may not be removed.
