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2.9 Residual risks
Danger
Even if used in accordance with its
intended purpose and despite
conforming with the safety
instructions, residual risks caused
by the intended use will always
remain.
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Touching the part of the saw blade that protrudes
below the workpiece when cutting.
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Touching of turning parts from the side: Tool,
clamping flange and flange screw.
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Machine backlash if the blade gets stuck in the
workpiece.
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Breakage and hurling out of the tool or parts of the
tool.
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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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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.
Do not use:
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Cracked tools or tools that have changed their
shape.
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Tools made of high speed steel (HSS tools).
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Blunt tools due to the excessive engine load.
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Tools that are not suitable for the tool speed during
idling.
Instructions on the use of personal protective
equipment:
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Always wear ear protectors during work.
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Always where a dust mark during work.
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Wear protective goggles during all work.
Instructions on operation:
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Keep your hands away from the cutting range and
the tool. With your other hand, support the
supplementary handle or the motor casing.
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Do not reach under the workpiece.
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Adapt the cutting depth to the workpiece thickness.
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Never support the workpiece in your hand or over
your leg. Secure the workpiece against a sturdy
support.
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When sawing with connected guide rail, the
machine may only be removed from the workpiece
when it is in home position and the retractable saw
guard is closed..
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Only hold the device by its isolated handle
surfaces when carrying out work during which the
cutting tool could hit hidden power cables or its
own connection cable.
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Always use a limit stop or a straight edge guide for
longitudinal cutting.
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Always use tools of the correct size and with
matching mounting hole (e.g. star-shaped or
round).
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Never use damaged or incorrect tool washers or
screws.
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Hold the machine with both hands and bring your
arms into a position where you are able to resist