4.
Intended use
The fretsaw was designed to cut square-edged timber or other workpieces such as Plexiglas, glass
fiber reinforced plastic, foam, rubber, leather, and cork. Do not use this saw to cut round materials.
Round materials can easily become jammed.
Risk of injury! Parts can be catapulted!
The equipment may only be used for the tasks it is designed to handle. Any other use is deemed to be
a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries
of any kind caused as a result of this.
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.
The equipment is to be operated only with suitable saw blades.
To use the equipment properly you must also observe the safety information, the assembly instructions and the
operat- ing instructions to be found in this manual.
All persons who use and service the equipment have to be acquainted with these operating instructions and
must be in- formed about the equipment’s potential hazards.
It is also imperative to observe the accident prevention regu- lations in force in your area.
The same applies for the general rules of health and safety at work.
The manufacturer will not be liable for any changes made to the equipment nor for any damage resulting
from such changes.
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accord- ance to instructions, certain residual risks
cannot be eliminated. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s
construction and layout:
Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is applied
Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is applied
Contact with the blade in the uncovered cutting zone
Injuries (cuts) when changing the blade
Crushed fingers
Kickback
Tilting of the workpiece due to inadequate support
Touching the blade
Catapulting of pieces of timber and workpieces
5. Safety information
5.1 General safety information on electric power tools
CAUTION
The following basic safety measures must be observed when using electric tools for protection against electric shock, and
the risk of injury and fire.
Read all these notices before using the electric tool and store the safety instructions well for later reference.
Maintenance and service
1.
Regular cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication.
Pull out the mains plug before making any settings,
service or repair work.
2.
Only have your device repaired by qualified specialists and only with original spare parts.
This
ensures that safety of the device is maintained.