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Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
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Avoid abnormal working postures.
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Operators must be at least 16 years of age.
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Keep children away from the machine when the mo-
tor is running.
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Keep your workplace clean of wood scrap and any
unnecessary objects.
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An untidy work area invites accidents.
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Do not allow other persons, especially children, to
touch the tool. Keep them out of your work area.
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Persons working on the machine should not be dis-
tracted.
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Note the direction of rotation of the motor and saw
blade. Use only blades whose permissible maximum
speed is not lower than the maximum spindle speed
of the circular saw and of the material to be cut.
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After you have switched off the motor, never slow
down the saw blade by applying pressure to its side.
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Only fit blades which are well sharpened and have
no cracks or deformations.
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Do not use circular saw blades made of high-alloy
high-speed steel (HSS).
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Only use saw blades that are recommended by the
manufacturer, comply with EN 847-1 and bear a
warning note. When replacing the saw blade ensure
that the cutting width is no smaller and the basic
blade thickness of the saw blade is no larger than
the thickness of the splitter.
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Faulty saw blades must be replaced immediately.
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Never use saw blades which do not comply with the
data specified in this manual.
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Never dismantle the machines safety devices or ren-
der them inoperative.
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If the table insert is worn, replace it.
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Always stand to the side of the saw blade when work-
ing with the saw.
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Never load the machine so much that it cuts out.
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Make sure that off-cuts do not catch on the saw blade
crown. Risk of catapulting!
•
Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed pieces
of wood when the saw blade is running.
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To rectify faults or remove jammed pieces of wood,
always switch off the machine first. Unplug the power
plug!
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If the sawing gap is worn, replace the table insert.
•
Carry out retooling work, adjustments, measurements
and cleaning jobs only when the motor is switched
off. Unplug the power plug
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Before switching on, make sure that all keys and
wrenches have been removed from the tool.
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Switch off the motor and unplug the power plug be-
fore you leave the workplace.
•
Refit all guards and safety devices immediately after
you have completed any repairs or maintenance work.
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Be sure to observe the safety information and op-
erating and maintenance instructions issued by the
manufacturer, as well as the dimensions listed in the
Technical Data.
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It is imperative to observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area as well as all other
generally recognized rules of safety.
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