Safety Instructions; General Safety Rules; Proper Organization Of The Work Area - Hilti DSH 700 Mode D'emploi

5 Safety instructions

In addition to the information relevant to safety given
in each of the sections of these operating instructions,
the following points must be strictly observed at all
times.
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5.1 General safety rules

a) Use the right tool or machine for the job. Do not
use the tool or machine for purposes for which
it was not intended. Use it only as directed and
when in faultless condition.
b) Avoid touching rotating parts. Switch the power
tool on only after bringing it into position at the
workpiece. Touching rotating parts, especially ro-
tating drill bits, discs or blades, etc. may lead to
injury.
c) Use only the genuine Hilti accessories or ancillary
equipment listed in the operating instructions. Use
of accessories or ancillary equipment not listed in the
operating instructions may present a risk of personal
injury.
d) Always hold the saw and the saw carriage se-
curely with both hands on the grips provided.
Keep the grips dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
e) Slits cut in loadbearing walls of buildings or other
structures may influence the statics of the structure,
especially when steel reinforcing bars or load-bearing
components are cut through. Consult the structural
engineer, architect, or person in charge of the
building project before beginning the work.
f) Do not overload the machine. It will work more
efficiently and more safely within its intended per-
formance range.
g) Never use the power tool without the guard
(hood).
h) Take steps to ensure that flying sparks from the
power tool do not present a hazard, i.e. by striking
yourself or other persons. Adjust the position of
the disc guard accordingly.
i) Adjust the position of the disc guard on the ma-
chine correctly. The guard must be securely at-
tached to the machine and positioned for maxi-
mum safety, so the least amount of cutting disc
is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps
to protect the operator from broken disc fragments
and accidental contact with the disc.
j) Store machines in a secure place when not in use.
When not in use, machines must be stored in a
dry, high place or locked away out of reach of
children.
k) Switch the machine off before transporting it.
l) When laying the machine down, make sure that it
stands securely.
m) Switch the machine off after use.
n) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
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o) Maintain the machine carefully. Check for mis-
alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect
the machine's operation. If damaged, have the
machine repaired before use. Poor maintenance is
the cause of many accidents.
p) Set the switch to the "stop" position before
changing the cutting disc or adjusting the guard.
q) Don't leave the machine unattended while the
motor is running.
r) Always apply full throttle when cutting.
s) Hold the machine by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the cutting
disc may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a
"live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the
machine "live" and shock the operator.
t) Children must be instructed not to play with the
machine.
u) The appliance is not intended for use by children
or debilitated persons.
v) Lifting the saw and saw carriage by crane is not
permissible.
w) Do not stand the saw and saw carriage on an
inclined surface. Always check to ensure that the
saw and saw carriage are standing securely.

5.2 Proper organization of the work area

a) Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
b) Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated. Ex-
posure to dust at a poorly ventilated workplace may
result in damage to the health.
c) Don't work in closed rooms. Carbon monoxide,
unburned hydrocarbons and benzene in the exhaust
gas may cause asphyxiation.
d) Keep the workplace tidy. Objects which could
cause injury should be removed from the work-
ing area. Untidiness at the workplace can lead to
accidents.
e) Secure the workpiece. When necessary, use
clamps or a vice to secure the workpiece. Don't
hold the workpiece by hand.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
f)
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) It is recommended that non-slip shoes or boots
are worn when working outdoors.
h) Keep children away. Keep other persons away
from the working area.
i) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.