Electrical Safety - ATIKA BWS 400 Notice Originale - Consignes De Sécurité - Pièces De Rechange

Avoid abnormal posture. Provide a safe standing position and keep at
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any time the balance. Do not lean forward.
Wear suitable work clothes:
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− do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they can catch in
moving parts.
− slip-proof shoes
− hairnet in case of long hair
Wear personal protective clothing:
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− ear protection (Sound intensity level at workplace can exceed 85 dB
(A))
− safety goggles
− gloves when you replacing the saw blade
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Dust exposition depends on the type of material to be sawed. Because
this firewood saw has no extraction system, it may only be operated
outdoors.
 Dust arising during work is often harmful to health and should not come
into the human body. Wear a suited protective mask. Thoroughly remove
accumulated dust, e.g. by vacuum.
ONLY OPERATE the circular saw on a
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− solid
− level
− slip-free
− vibration free surface
Because it has no extraction device this machine must only be used
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outdoors.
Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! Untidiness can result in
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accidents.
Take into consideration environmental influences:
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− Do not expose the saw to rain.
− Do not use the saw in moist or wet ambience.
− Provide for good illumination.
− Do not use this saw near inflammable liquids or gases.
Never leave the saw unattended.
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 Persons under the age of 18 must not operate the circular saw.
Keep other persons away.
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Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch the tool or the
cable.
Keep them away from your working area.
Assume the correct work posture. Stand in front of the operating side
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frontally to the saw blade line.
Start cutting only when the saw blade has reached its required speed.
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 Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in the given
performance range.
 Immediately report any malfunction on the machine including isolating
safety devices or saw blade after you have detected them.
 Only operate the saw with complete and correctly attached safety
equipment and do not alter anything on the machine that could impair the
safety.
 Replace the plastics inserts if the sawing gap is worn.
Do not use any cracked saw blades or such that have changed their
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shape.
Use only well sharpened saw blades as edgeless saw blades increase
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not only the risk of backstrokes but also charge the motor.
To minimise the noise emission make sure that you work with a sharp
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saw blade and that all elements for noise reduction (covers, etc.) are
properly attached or adjusted.
 Do not use saw blades made of high speed steel (HSS) since this steel is
hard and brittle; use only tools according to EN 847-1.
The use of other tools and other accessories can signify a risk of
injury for you.
Pay attention that the saw blade conforms to the dimensions specified
under "Technical Data" and is suitable for the work piece material.
 Observe the maximal speed indicated on the saw blade.
Always use genuine saw blade flanges.
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 Arrange the stack of work pieces to be cut and the finished work pieces
close to the work place.
Only saw one work piece at a time. Never saw several work pieces at the
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same time or do not bundle several individual pieces together for cutting.
There is danger that individual pieces may be caught by the saw blade in
an uncontrolled manner.
Ensure that cut off pieces are not caught up by the saw blade and
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projected away.
Do not use the saw for unsuitable purposes (see "Normal intended use").
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Remove all nails and metallic objects from the work piece before sawing.
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Pay attention that the work piece does not contain any cables, ropes,
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cords or the like.
Only cut work pieces with dimensions that allow secure holding while
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sawing.
Only wood pieces up to a max. diameter of 120 mm are allowed to be cut
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to avoid dangerous turnover cutting.
Always keep sufficient distance to the saw blade. Maintain sufficient
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distance from driven components during operation.
The saw blade runs after. Wait until the saw blade has come to a
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standstill before remove splinters, chips and waste.
Do not slow the saw blade down by applying lateral pressure to it.
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 Do not remove splinters, shavings and waste with your hands from the
dangerous area of the saw blade.
 Remove cutting waste from the machine (as required) to prevent any
safety impairment at the workplace. This also applies to sawdust. Keep
the chip clearance free.
 Do not remove cut or other parts of the work piece from the cutting area
with the machine still running unless you use a pushstick.
 Switch the machine off and remove the mains plug from the socket when
− carrying out repair works
− maintenance and cleaning
− removal of faults (this also includes the removal of jammed splinters)
− checks of connecting lines, whether these are knotted or damaged
− transporting the saw
− changing the saw blade
− leaving the saw (also for short-term interruption)
Maintain your saw with care:
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− Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able to work better
and safer.
− Follow the maintenance instructions and the instructions for tool
exchange.
− Keep handles dry and free of oil and grease.
Check the machine for possible damage:
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− Before further use of the machine the protection devices or slightly
damaged parts must be checked carefully for their proper and
intended function.
− Check whether the movable parts function perfectly and do not stick
or whether the parts are damaged. All parts must be correctly
installed and fulfil all conditions to ensure perfect operation of the
saw.
− Damaged guards and parts must be properly repaired or exchanged
by a recognized, specialist workshop; insofar as nothing else is
stated in the instructions for use.
− Damaged or illegible safety labels should be replaced immediately.
Do not allow any tool key to be plugged in!
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Before switching on, check always that wrenches and adjusting tools are
removed.
 Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the reach of
children.
 Adopt safe procedures for cleaning, maintenance and regular removal of
chips and dust to prevent the risk of fire.
 Make sure during its entire foreseeable life cycle that the machine
including its parts cannot tip over or move in an uncontrolled manner
when transporting, assembling, putting out of service and scrapping

Electrical safety

Design of the connection cable according to IEC 60 245 (H 07 RN-F) with
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a core cross-section of at least
− 1.5 mm² for cable lengths up to 25 m
− 2.5 mm² for cable lengths over 25m
 Long and thin connection lines result in a potential drop. The motor does
not reach any longer its maximal power; the function of the device is
reduced.
Plugs and coupler outlets on connection cables must be made of rubber,
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plasticised PVC or other thermoplastic material of same mechanical
stability or be covered with this material.
 Protect yourself against an electric shock. Avoid touching earthed parts
with your body.
The connector of the connection cable must be splash-proof.
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 Wind off completely the cable when using a cable drum.
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