repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
4. Special safety instructions
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep hands away from the sawing range.
Do not reach under the workpiece. Contact
with the saw blade can lead to injuries.
• Apply the machine to the workpiece only
when switched on. Otherwise there is danger
of kickback when the cutting tool jams in
the workpiece.
• Pay attention that the Soleplate (5) rests
securely on the material while sawing.
A jammed saw blade can break or lead to
kickback.
• When the cut is completed, switch off the
machine and then pull the saw blade out of
the cut only after it has come to a standstill.
In this manner you can avoid kickback and
can place down the machine securely.
• Use only sharp, flawless saw blades. Bent or
unsharp saw blades can break or cause kickback.
• Do not brake the saw blade to a stop by
applying side pressure after switching off. The
saw blade can be damaged, break or cause
kickback.
• Use suitable detectors to determine if utility
lines are hidden in the work area or call the
local utility company for assistance. Contact
with electric lines can lead to fire and electric
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shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion.
Penetrating a water line causes property
damage or may cause an electric shock.
• Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped
with clamping devices or in a vice is held
more secure than by hand.
• Keep your workplace clean. Blends of materials
are particularly dangerous. Dust from
light alloys can burn or explode.
• Always wait until the machine has come to
a complete stop before placing it down. The
tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control
over the power tool.
• Never use the machine with a damaged
cable. Do not touch the damaged cable and
pull the mains plug when the cable is damaged
while working. Damaged cables increase
the risk of an electric shock.
• Products sold in GB only: Your product is
fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric
plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to
BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets,
it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer
service agent. The replacement plug
should have the same fuse rating as the
original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to
avoid a possible shock hazard and should
never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.
Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a
residual current device (RCD) with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less.