3. Be careful of the movement of the work piece or
anything else that can occur. The movement or
anything else could cause the cut to close and pinch
the blade.
4. Do not allow the pipe to sag and close the cut.
Otherwise the blade can be pinched in the kickback
zone and a severe kickback can occur.
5. Properly support the end of the pipe to let it move
downward, so that the cut can be open and pinching
will not occur.
To examine the power switch
WARNING: A defective power switch should
be replaced by an authorized service
workshop.
1. Start the product and release the power switch.
2. Make sure that the engine and the cutting blade
stop.
To examine the power switch lock
1. Make sure the power switch is locked when the
power switch lock is in its original position.
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2. Press in the power switch lock and make sure it
returns to its original position when you release it.
3. Make sure the power switch and power switch lock
move freely and that the return springs work
properly.
4. Start the product, release the power switch and
make sure that the engine and the cutting blade
stop.
To examine the blade guard
WARNING: Always make sure that the blade
guard is correctly fitted before starting the
product. Make sure that the cutting blade is
fitted correctly and does not show signs of
damage. A damaged cutting blade can
cause personal injury. See instructions
under the heading Assembly.
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Make sure that the guard is complete and without
any cracks or deformations.
To check the residual-current device
1. Connect the machine to the socket.
2. Push the RESET button (green) and the red LED
lights up.
3. Start the machine.
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