General safety notices
1. Keep your work area tidy.
• If your work area is not tidy, this can lead to ac-
cidents.
2. Take ambient conditions into account.
• Do not subject power tools to rain.
• Do not use power tools in a damp or wet envi-
ronment.
• Make sure your work area is well lit.
• Do not use power tools where there is a risk of
fire or explosions.
3. Protect yourself from electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed parts (e.g.
pipes, radiators, electric cookers, cooling units).
4. Keep others away.
• Do not let others, particularly children, touch the
power tool or the cable. Keep them away from
your work area.
5. Safely store power tools which are not being used.
• Power tools which are not being used must be
stored in a dry, high up or locked place, beyond
the reach of children.
6. Do not overload your power tool.
• It is better and safer to work within the specified
power range.
7. Use the correct power tool.
• Do not use under-powered machines for hard
work.
• Do not use the power tool for purposes for
which it is not intended. For example, do not use
hand-held circular saws for cutting branches or
logs.
8. Wear suitable clothing.
• Do not wear baggy clothing or jewellery. It may
get caught in moveable or rotating parts.
• When working outside, non-slip shoes are rec-
ommended.
• Wear long hair in a hair net.
9. Use protective equipment.
• Wear safety goggles.
• If your work creates dust, wear a face mask.
10. Attach the dust extraction equipment.
• If equipment for dust extraction and collection
is available, make sure it is attached and used
properly.
11. Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is
not intended.
• Do not use the cable to pull the plug from the
socket. Protect the cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
12. Secure the work piece.
• Use clamping devices or a vice to secure the
work piece. This is safer than using your hand.
• For long work pieces, an additional support (ta-
ble, bracket etc.) is required in order to prevent
the machine from tipping.
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• Always push the work piece tightly against the
work top and fence in order to prevent wobbling
or twisting of the work piece.
13. Avoid an abnormal posture.
• Ensure secure footing and always keep your
balance.
14. Carefully look after your tools.
• Keep cutting tools clean and sharp so you can
work better and more safely.
• Follow instructions for lubrication and tool re-
placement.
• Regularly check the connection cable of the
power tool and have it replaced by a specialist
in the event of damage.
• Check extension leads regularly and replace
them when they are damaged.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
15. Remove the plug from the socket
• when the power tool is not being used, before
maintenance and when replacing parts such as
the saw blade, drill bit, cutter.
16. Do not leave tool keys in the machine.
• Before turning on the machine, make sure that
tool keys and adjustment tools have been re-
moved.
17. Prevent unintentional start-up.
• Ensure that the switch is turned off when put-
ting the plug into the socket.
18. Use extension leads when working outside.
• When working outside, only ever use extension
leads approved and marked accordingly.
19. Be careful.
• Watch what you are doing. Be sensible at work.
Do not use the power tool when you are not
concentrating.
20. Check the power tool for potential damage.
• Before using the power tool, carefully check
safety equipment or slightly damaged parts to
ensure their flawless and intended function.
• Check whether the moveable parts are working
without problem and do not jam, and whether
parts are damaged. All parts must be installed
properly and meet all conditions in order to
guarantee flawless operation of the power tool.
• Damaged safety equipment and parts must be
repaired by an authorised specialist or replaced
if nothing else is specified in the manual.
• Damaged switches must be replaced by the
service workshop.
• Do not use power tools where the switch cannot
be switched on and off.
21. WARNING!
• Use of other tools and other accessories can
pose a risk of injury.