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• 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
CAUTION
Read all the safety information and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety information
and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety information and instructions in a safe
place for future use.
5.1 General safety information on electric power
tools
Important. The following safety precautions must
be taken when using electric power tools in order to
protect the user from electric shocks and the risk of
injury and fire. Read and follow these instructions be-
fore using the equipment.
1
Keep your work area tidy
• Untidy work areas can result in accidents.
2
Check the ambient conditions
• Do not expose electric tools to rain. Never use
electric power tools in damp or wet locations.
Provide good lighting. Do not use electric pow-
er tools near flammable liquids or gases.
3
Protect yourself against electric shocks
• Avoid bodily contact with earthed parts, e.g.
pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators.
4
Keep children away
• Do not allow other persons to touch the tool or
cable, keep them away from your work area.
5
Keep your electric power tools in a safe place
• Unused tools must be stored in a dry, locked
room out of children's reach.
6
Do not overload your tools
• They will work better and more safely within
their specified capacity range.
7
Use the right tools
• Do not use tools or attachments which are too
weak for heavy duty work. Never use tools on
jobs for which they are not intended; for exam-
ple, do not use a hand-held circular saw to fell
trees or lop off branches.
8
Wear suitable work clothes
• Never wear loose fittings clothes or jewelry.
• They may get caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-slip shoes are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear a hair net if you
have long hair.
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Use personal safety equipment.
• Wear safety goggles. Use a dust mask when
working on dusty jobs.
10 Do not use the cable for purposes other than that
for which it is designed.
• Do not carry the equipment by the cable and
do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the
socket. Protect the cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
11 Secure the workpiece
• Use clamps or a vise to secure the workpiece.
This is safer than using your hand and also ena-
bles you to operate the machine with both hands.
12 Do not overstretch
• Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure
you stand squarely and keep your balance at
all times.
13 Take care of your tools
• Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to
work well and safely. Follow the maintenance
information and the instructions for changing
tools. Check the power plug and cable on a
regular basis and have them replaced by an
authorized specialist if they are damaged.
Check theextension cable regularly and re-
place it if damaged. Keep handles dry and free
from oil and grease.
14 Pull out the power plug
• When tools are not in use, before starting any
maintenance work or when changing attach-
ments such as saw blades, drill bits and all
kinds of mounted tools.
15 Always remove keys and wrenches after use
• Always check that keys, wrenches and other
adjusting tools have been removed before you
switch on the equipment.
16 Avoid unintentional starting
• Never carry a tool with your finger on the switch
button while the tool is connected to the power
supply. Make sure that the switch is turned off
when connecting the tool to the power supply.
17 Use extension cords for outdoor use
• Check that it is approved for outdoor duty and
is marked accordingly.
18 Be alert at all times
• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense
when working. Never use the tool when you
are distracted.
19 Check your tool for damage
• Before using the tool again, check the safety
devices or any slightly damaged parts to en-
sure that they are in good working order.
Check that the moving parts are working cor-
rectly, that they do not jam, and that no parts
are damaged. Make sure that all parts are fit-
ted correctly to ensure that the equipment re-
mains safe to use. Unless otherwise stated in
the operating instructions, damaged guards
and parts have to be repaired or replaced by a
customer service workshop.