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is still impossible to eliminate certain residual
risk factors. The following hazards may arise
in connection with the machine’s construction
and design:
• Contact with the saw blade in the
uncovered saw zone.
• Reaching into the running saw blade (cut
injuries).
• Kick-back of workpieces and parts of
workpieces.
• Saw blade fracturing.
• Catapulting of faulty carbide tips from the
saw blade.
• Damage to hearing if ear-muffs are not
used as necessary.
• Harmful emissions of wood dust when
used in closed rooms.
Please note that our equipment has not
been designed for use in commercial, trade
or industrial applications. Our warranty
will be voided if the equipment is used in
commercial, trade or industrial businesses or
for equivalent purposes.
5. Safety information
WARNING!
When using electric tools basic
safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury including the following. Read all these
instructions before attempting to operate this
production and save these instructions.
Safe Operation
1 Keep the work area orderly
- Disorder in the work area can lead to
accidents.
2 Take environmental influences into
account
- Do not expose electric tools to rain.
- Do not use electric tools in a damp or
wet environment.
- Make sure that the work area is well-
illuminated.
- Do not use electric tools where there is a
risk of fire or explosion.
3 Protect yourself from electric shock
- Avoid physical contact with earthed parts
(e.g. pipes, radiators, electric ranges,
cooling units).
4 Keep children away
- Do not allow other persons to touch the
equipment or cable, keep them away
from your work area.
5 Securely store unused electric tools
- Unused electric tools should be stored in
a dry, elevated or closed location out of
the reach of children.
6 Do not force the tool.
- It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
7 Use the correct electric tool
- Do not use low-output electric tools for
heavy work.
- Do not use the electric tool for purposes
for which it is not intended. For example,
do not use handheld circular saws for the
cutting of branches or logs.
- Do not use the electric tool to cut
firewood.
8 Wear suitable clothing
- Do not wear wide clothing or jewellery,
which can become entangled in moving
parts.
- When working outdoors, anti-slip
footwear is recommended.
- Tie long hair back in a hair net.
9 Use protective equipment
- Wear protective goggles.
- Wear a mask when carrying out dust-
creating work.
10 Connect the dust extraction device
- If connections for dust extraction and
a collecting device are present, make
sure that they are connected and used
properly.
- Operation in enclosed areas is only
permitted with a suitable extraction
system.
Safety information
