▶ Do not use dull or damaged blades. These cause increased friction and present a high risk of the saw
blade binding or kicking back.
▶ Secure the workpiece in a sturdy holder. Never hold the workpiece with your hand or across your leg.
▶ Switch the product on only after bringing it to the working position.
▶ When working with the product, always guide it away from your body.
▶ Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
▶ Apply only moderate pressure and cut at an appropriate speed, especially when cutting large-diameter
pipes. This will help to prevent the product overheating.
▶ Always use a saw blade of appropriate length. The saw blade must over the workpiece while the complete
Hubs stroke.
▶ Never cut into unknown materials and make sure the path of the saw is free of obstructions above and
below the workpiece.
▶ The product can kick back if the saw blade comes into contact with an obstructing object.
▶ Bring your arms into a position in which you can absorb the kickback forces.
▶ The product must be pressed against the workpiece until the contact shoe makes firm contact. This
ensures optimum and safe progress as you work.
▶ Position yourself off to one side of the blade, never bring the blade into line with your body. The saw can
jump backward toward you if kickback occurs!
▶ If the saw blade binds or when you interrupt work for any reason, switch off the saw and hold it motionless
in the material until the saw blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the
workpiece or pull the saw back while the blade is in motion, as otherwise the saw could kick back.
▶ When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are
not in engagement with the workpiece.
▶ Use extra caution when sawing into walls or other blind areas. As it enters the material the blade might
encounter a hidden obstruction, resulting in kickback.
▶ Engage the transport lock before storing or transporting the product.
▶ Comply with the manufacturer's instructions for handling and storing saw blades.
▶ If work involves break-through, always secure the area on the side opposite where the work is carried
out.
▶ Before beginning work, check the working area for concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes.
External metal parts of the product could give you an electric shock or cause an explosion if you
accidentally damage an electric cable or a gas or water pipe.
▶ When cutting through pipes, hold the product above the level of the pipe you are cutting through.
▶ The product is not protected against ingress of moisture. Liquid running out of a pipe can cause a
short circuit in the product.
▶ Before cutting through pipes, make sure that they are empty of medium. Drain the pipes if necessary.
2.4
Battery use and care
▶ Comply with the following safety instructions for the safe handling and use of Li-ion batteries.
Failure to comply can lead to skin irritation, severe corrosive injury, chemical burns, fire and/or explosion.
▶ Use only batteries that are in perfect working order.
▶ Treat batteries with care in order to avoid damage and prevent leakage of fluids that are extremely
harmful to health!
▶ Do not under any circumstances modify or tamper with batteries!
▶ Do not disassemble, crush or incinerate batteries and do not subject them to temperatures over 80 °C
(176 °F).
▶ Never use or charge a battery that has suffered an impact or been damaged in any other way. Check
your batteries regularly for signs of damage.
▶ Never use recycled or repaired batteries.
▶ Never use the battery or a battery-operated power tool as a striking tool.
▶ Never expose batteries to the direct rays of the sun, elevated temperature, sparking, or open flame. This
can lead to explosions.
▶ Do not touch the battery poles with your fingers, tools, jewelry, or other electrically conductive objects.
This can damage the battery and also cause material damage and personal injury.
▶ Keep batteries away from rain, moisture and liquids. Penetrating moisture can cause short circuits,
electric shock, burns, fire and explosions.
▶ Use only chargers and power tools approved for the specific battery type. Read and follow the relevant
operating instructions.
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