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Safety Instructions
Always observe also additional safety instructions at use.
In the present instruction manual, symbols shown below are used:
No damaged electrical units may be disposed together with communal waste. It should be handed over to a respective
collection facility.
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WARNING
Using electrical units, you should always observe general rules of safety to decrease the danger of fire, electric shock injuries and
accidents
Read the instruction thoroughly and keep them safely before use of the unit.
To provide for safe work
Keep your workplace clean and tidy
A messy workplace welcomes injuries.
Inspect the place, in which you are going to work, carefully in advance
Electrical units should not be exposed to the rain. Do not use electrical equipment in places, in which the risk of fire or
explosion is imminent.
Protect yourself from electrical shock
Avoid any contact of your body with grounded surfaces (piping, heating radiators, refrigerators etc.)
Keep children and other persons at a safe distance.
Do not allow the un authorised person to touch the unit or extension cable. All the strangers should stay outside the area of
your work.
Put any tools and units not in the use on a safe storage.
When the unit is out of use, store it in a dry, elevated and locked, if possible. Place outside the reach of children.
Do not overload the unit.
Use always appropriate tools for every work.
Wear appropriate protection clothing.
Do not wear lose clothing or jewels that could be caught by movable parts of the unit. When working outdoors, it is recom-
mended to wear protection gloves and shoes with antiskid soles. Long hair should be protected so that it is not caught by the
unit.
Wear protection glasses.
If engaged in dusty operations, wear respirator or a breathing unit.
Never carry the unit holding it by the power cable and never unplug it by pulling it from the socket. Protect the cable from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
Work safely and consciously!
To fasten the piece to be cut, use joiner's clamps or sawbuck. It is safer than holding the piece in hand and you will have
both the hands free to handle the unit.
Always provide for a good stability.
Keep balance and stable posture in any circumstances.
Maintain the unit carefully.
Cutting tool should be sharp and clean at any time so that the safe performance of the unit is secured. Kindly observe the
instructions on lubrication and replacement of the accessories. Check the unit cable regularly for damages and if necessary,
have it repaired at an authorised repair shop. Check the extension cables for damages regularly and replace them with new
ones if necessary. Keep the handles dry, clean without any traces of oil and grease.
Unplug the unit before every cleaning or maintenance!
Avoid any unintentional unit switching.
Never carry the plugged unit with a finger on the switch. Before connecting the unit, always make sure to see that the switch
is "off".
If you work outdoors, extension cables for outdoor (H07 RNF) should be used.
Always work attentively and with concentration.
Mind what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not work with the unit if you feel tired.
Before every use, check to see that the saw is not damaged and that the safety equipment of it work correctly. The saw is
allowed for operation only is the function of safety equipment in perfect and no special damage is found.
If the hands protection cover or another part of the saw got damaged, its correct functioning should be carefully checked
before another start up. Check positioning and easy running of any movable parts, correct assembly and the damages on the
unit, if any that could have a negative effect on operation. Unless otherwise stated in this manual, the protection cover and
other damaged parts should be repaired or replaced properly in an authorised repair shop .Defective switches should be re-
placed Do not use the unit if it cannot be put on and off by the switch.
Notice
Use of other accessories that those shown in this operation manual presents a considerable risk of injury and is strictly
forbidden.
Have the unit repaired at skilled experts only.
This electrical unit complies with respective safety requirements. Any repairs should be done by experts only and only the
genuine spare parts should be used for the repairs otherwise, a serious threat may occur to the user.
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