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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must
be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.
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Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the
operator’s manual.
Transport and storage
Do not store or transport the power cutter with the cutting
blade fitted.
Store the power cutter in a lockable area so that it is out of
reach of children and unauthorised persons.
All blades should be removed from the cutter after use and
stored carefully. Store cutting blades in dry, frost free
conditions.
Special care should be taken with abrasive discs. Abrasive
discs must be stored on a flat, level surface. If blades are
supplied with a backing pad then a spacer should be used to
keep them flat. If an abrasive disc is stored in humid
conditions, this can cause imbalance and result in injury.
Inspect new blades for transport or storage damage.
General working instructions
Basic safety rules
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Look around you:
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To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot
affect your control of the machine.
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To make sure that none of the above come into contact
with the cutting blade.
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Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad
weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous conditions,
e.g. slippery surfaces.
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Never start to work with the power cutter before the
working area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look
out for any obstacles with unexpected movement. Ensure
when cutting that no material can become loose and fall,
causing operating injury.Take great care when working on
sloping ground.
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Make sure that no clothes or parts of the body come in
contact with the cutting equipment when it is rotating.
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Keep at a safe distance from the cutting equipment when
it is rotating.
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The guard for the cutting equipment must always be on
when the machine is running.
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Ensure that the working area is sufficiently illuminated to
create a safe working environment.
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Do not move the machine when the cutting equipment is
rotating.
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Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
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Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in
the area to be cut.
Cutting
General
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Start cutting with the machine running at maximum
speed.
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Always hold the machine in a firm grip with both hands.
Hold it so that the thumbs and fingers grip round the
handles.
Cutting technique
The technique described below is of a general character.
Check information for each blade regarding individual cutting
characteristics (for example, a diamond blades requires less
feeding pressure than an abrasive discs).
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Support the work piece in such a way that it is possible to
predict what will happen, and so that the cut remains open
while cutting.
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WARNING! This section describes basic
safety directions for using a power cutter.
This information is never a substitute for
professional skills and experience. If you get
into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop
and seek expert advice. Contact your dealer,
service agent or an experienced power
cutter user. Do not attempt any task that you
feel unsure of!
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WARNING! The safety distance for the power
cutter is 15 metres. You are responsible to
ensure that animals and onlookers are not
within the working area. Do not start cutting
until the working area is clear and you are
standing firmly.
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WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
These symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms normally appear
in the fingers, hands or wrists.
