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Important safety instructions
Read all instructions before using this product!
Work Area
To Avoid risk of personal injury, equipment damage, fire
and shock make sure your Work Area is:
• Free of damp, wet or rainy conditions
• Free of flammable gasses or liquids
• Childproof – use padiocks and master switches when not
in use
• Clean and uncluttered
• Well ventilated and well lit
The Operator
Common sense and caution are Factors which cannot be
built into any Product. These factors must be supplied by
the Operator. Please Remember:
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes
or radiators.
Stay alert. Never operate equipment if you are tired.
Do not operate the product of under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to deter-
mine if your judgement / reflexes might be impaired.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught
in moving parts.
Non – skid footwear is recommended.
Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
Use eye and ear protection. Always wear:
• ANSI – approved dust mask or respirator when working
around metal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists.
• A full face shield if you are producing metal or wood fil-
ings.
• Ear protectors
Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
Do not reach over or across running machines.
Use only as authorized
The machine corresponds with the valid EC guideline.
• Before starting work, all guards and safety devices must
be fitted to the machine.
• The machine has been designed to be operated by one
person. Within the working area, the operator is respon-
sible with regard to third persons.
• All safety and danger warnings attached to the machine
must be observed.
• All safety and danger warnings attached to the machine
must be kept in complete and legible condition.
• With the tools and accessories offered, the machine has
been conceived for sawing steel and nonferrous metals
only.
• The maximum dimensions of the work pieces must not
be exceeded.
• Only use machines which are free from defects. Keep
safety precautions and possible hazards in mind. Use
only according to instructions. Fully eliminate (or have
eliminated) any defects which can lead to reduced safe-
ty.
• The safety, work and maintenance instructions of the
