• Only work with this power tool when you are in good shape, rested and healthy.
• Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs, should never use this
power tool, as their ability to quickly react to potential danger may be impaired.
• Never operate this power tool when you are fatigued or exhausted. Tiredness and exhaustion may result
in loss of control. Be alert – if you get tired or exhausted while operating your power tool, take a break.
Working with the power tool can be strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by
strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating this power tool.
• Never cut or disturb asbestos, asbestos-containing materials or any other known hazardous materials.
• Be aware of hidden hazards, such as electrical cables, water or gas pipes and flammable substances in
the area to be cut!
• When cutting pre-tensioned and steel-reinforced concrete pillars, observe all instructions and standards
that the respective authorities or component manufacturers have stipulated. Cutting of reinforcement
bars must be performed in the prescribed order and under consideration of the relevant safety
provisions.
• Never alter, change or modify any safety equipment or functional assemblies of this power tool.
• Prevent accidents! Only use this power tool if it is in good, safe condition! Always check the power tool
prior to use.
• Only use those accessories and attachments that have been supplied and approved for attachment to
this power tool by the manufacturer.
Only cut-off wheels approved for this power tool must be used as cutting tools.
• Reliable operation and safety of this power tool also depend on the quality of the spare parts used. Use
only genuine spare parts. Original spare parts are identical with original production parts and guarantee
the best quality in material, dimensions, function and safety. Original parts and accessories are available
from your specialist dealer. Your dealer has been supplied with appropriate documentation to determine
the correct parts. Your dealer is frequently supplied with updates about improvements to the equipment.
Please note that the use of non-original parts will void your warranty.
• Always store the power tool in a safe place and in such a way that it will not pose any danger. Stop the
engine. Never let the power tool run unsupervised!
Persons who disregard safety instructions, operating or maintenance instructions are liable for any
damage or consequential losses.
3.3
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
In order to prevent injuries, please make sure that you wear the prescribed clothing and protective
equipment.
Clothes should be tight-fitting (no lapels), but not hindering. When performing any work, wear a
working suit of firm materials with sufficient flame inhibition that cannot ignite by flying sparks
(materials of leather, cotton after flame-inhibiting treatment or heavy close-meshed linen fabrics).
Check the information in the work clothes and ensure that non-flammable materials and no synthetic
materials like polyester or nylon are contained in the clothes. The working clothes must never be
contaminated with flammable substances such as gasoline or similar products.
Do not wear scarves, ties, jewelry or other clothes that may get caught in the cut-off wheel, objects in the
environment, or the power tool. Tie back long hair and secure it under a hard hat.
Wear a protective hard hat during any work. Use personal hearing protection.
Eye and face protection is mandatory pursuant to ANSI Z 87.1.
Wear firm safety shoes with steel toes and a good grip.
Wear a protective apron.
Wear protective gloves with non-slip palms.
When wet cutting is not utilized, the operator and bystanders should always wear breathing
protection equipment approved by NIOSH/MSHA for the material being cut.
Safety provisions
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