Avoid abnormal posture
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Make sure that you have secure footing and
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always maintain your balance.
Avoid awkward hand positions in which a sud-
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den slip could cause one or both hands to come
into contact with the saw blade.
Take care of your tools
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean in order to
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be able to work better and more safely.
Follow the instructions for lubrication and for
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tool replacement.
Check the connection cable of the electric tool
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regularly and have it replaced by a recognised
specialist when damaged.
Check extension cables regularly and replace
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them when damaged.
Keep the handle dry, clean and free of oil and
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grease.
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Pull the plug out of the outlet
Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed
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wood pieces from the running saw blade.
During non-use of the electric tool or prior to
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maintenance and when replacing tools such as
saw blades, bits, milling heads.
When the saw blade is blocked due to abnormal
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feed force during cutting, turn the machine off
and disconnect it from power supply. Remove
the work piece and ensure that the saw blade
runs free. Turn the machine on and start new
cutting operation with reduced feed force.
Do not leave a tool key inserted
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Before switching on, make sure that keys and
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adjusting tools are removed.
Avoid inadvertent starting
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Make sure that the switch is switched off when
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plugging the plug into an outlet.
Use extension cables for outdoors
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Only use approved and appropriately identified
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extension cables for use outdoors.
Only use cable reels in the unrolled state.
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Remain attentive
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Pay attention to what you are doing. Remain
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sensible when working. Do not use the electric
tool when you are distracted.
Check the electric tool for potential damage
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Protective devices and other parts must be
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carefully inspected to ensure that they are fault-
free and function as intended prior to continued
use of the electric tool.
Check whether the moving parts function fault-
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lessly and do not jam or whether parts are dam-
aged. All parts must be correctly mounted and
all conditions must be fulfilled to ensure fault-
free operation of the electric tool.
The moving protective hood may not be fixed
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in the open position.
Damaged protective devices and parts must be
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properly repaired or replaced by a recognised
workshop, insofar as nothing different is speci-
fied in the operating manual.
Damaged switches must be replaced at a cus-
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tomer service workshop.
Do not use any faulty or damaged connection
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cables.
Do not use any electric tool on which the switch
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cannot be switched on and off.
Attention!
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The use of other insertion tools and other ac-
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cessories can entail a risk of injury.
Have your electric tool repaired by a qualified
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electrician
This electric tool conforms to the applicable
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safety regulations. Repairs may only be per-
formed by an electrician using original spare
parts. Otherwise accidents can occur.
Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is
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not intended Do not use the cable to pull the plug
out of the outlet. Protect the cable from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
Warning! This electric tool generates an electro-
magnetic field during operation. This field can im-
pair active or passive medical implants under certain
conditions. In order to prevent the risk of serious
or deadly injuries, we recommend that persons with
medical implants consult with their physician and the
manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operating
the electric tool.
Additional safety instructions
Wear safety gloves whenever you carry out any
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maintenance work on the blade!
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When cutting round or irregularly shaped wood,
use a device to stop the workpiece from twisting.
When cutting boards in upright position, use a de-
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vice to prevent kick-back.
A dust extraction system designed for an air veloc-
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ity of 20 m/s should be connected in order to com-
ply with woodworking dust emission values and to
ensure reliable operation.
Give these safety regulations to all persons who
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work on the machine.
Do not use this saw to cut fire wood.
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The machine is equipped with a safety switch to
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prevent it being switched on again accidentally af-
ter a power failure.
Before you use the machine for the first time,
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check that the voltage marked on the rating plate
is the same as your mains voltage.
If you use a cable reel, the complete cable has to
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be pulled off the reel.
Persons working on the machine should not be
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distracted.
Note the direction of rotation of the motor and
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blade.
Never dismantle the machineʼs safety devices or
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put them out of operation.
Never cut workpieces which are too small to hold
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securely in your hand.
Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed
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pieces of wood when the saw blade is running.
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