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 Persons under the age of 18 must not operate the band
saw. An exception is youngsters under the age of 16 within
the scope of their vocational training under supervision.
Keep other persons away.

Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch
the tool or cable.
Keep them away from your working area.
 Take the correct working position. The saw teeth must
show to the operator.
 Only begin cutting after the saw band has reached its re-
quired rotational speed.
 Do not force the power tool. You work better and safer in
the given performance range.
 Only operate the machine with complete and correctly
attached safety equipment and do not alter anything on the
machine that could impair the safety.
 Do not use any cracked saw bands or such that have
changed their shape.
 Use only sharp saw bands since dull saw bands not only
increase the danger of back kicking but also cause exces-
sive load on the motor.
 Do use only saw bands according to ISO 3295 /
DIN 8806-1.
The use of other tools and other accessories may
present a risk of injury to you.
 Do not use the saw for purposes it is not intended for (see
proper use).
 When longitudinally cutting narrow workpieces (distance
between the saw blade and the parallel rip fence less than
120 mm), use the pushstick. (see "working instructions").
 To push narrow workpieces against the parallel rip fence,
use a push block.
 Push blocks can be purchased in retail outlets.
 Do not use defective pushsticks and blocks.
 See to it that the pieces cut off are not caught and thrown
away by the saw band.
 Do not remove the splints, splinters and wastes with the
hand out of the danger zone of the saw band.
 Cutting round timber is not allowed with the standard feed-
ing assistances. When cutting round timber use a special
device which safes the work piece from skewing.
 Switch the machine off and remove the mains plug from
the socket when
 carrying out repair works
 maintenance and cleaning
 carrying out servicing and repair works, removal of
faults (this also includes removing clamped splinters)
 checks of connecting lines, whether these are knotted
or damaged
 transporting the saw
 saw band exchange
 leaving the saw unattended (even during short interrup-
tions)
 Maintain your machine with care:
 Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able to
work better and safer.
 Follow the maintenance instructions and the instruc-
tions for tool exchange.
 Keep the handles dry and free of oil and grease.
 Check the machine for possible damage:
 Before further use of the machine the safety devices
and any parts that show minor damages must be
checked carefully for their proper and intended function.
 Check whether movable parts function perfectly and do
not stick or whether parts are damaged. All parts must
be correctly installed and fulfil all conditions to ensure
perfect operation of the machine.
 Damaged safety devices and parts must be properly
repaired or exchanged by a recognized, specialist
workshop; insofar as nothing else is stated in the in-
structions for use.
 Damaged or illegible safety labels have to be replaced.
 Do not allow any tool key to be plugged in!
Before switching on, check always that wrenches and ad-
justing tools are removed.
 Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
Electrical safety
 Design of the connection cable according to IEC 60245 (H
07 RN-F) with a core cross-section of at least
 1.5 mm² for cable lengths up to 25 m
 2.5 mm² for cable lengths over 25 m
 Long and thin connection lines result in a voltage drop. The
motor does not reach any longer its maximal power; the
function of the device is reduced.
 Protect yourself against electric shocks. Avoid body contact
with grounded parts (e.g. pipes, heating apparatus, cook-
ers, fridges etc.).
 Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is not meant.
Protect the cable against heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not
use the cable to pull the plug from the socket.
 Check regularly the cable of the saw and get possible
damages repaired by an accepted specialist.
 When running the connection line observe that it does not
interfere, is not squeezed, bended and the plug connection
does not get wet.
 Regularly check the extension cables and replace them if
they are damaged.
 Do not use any defective connection cables.
 When working outdoors, only use extension cables espe-
cially approved and appropriately labelled for outdoor use.
 Do not set up any provisional electrical connections.
 Never bypass protective devices or deactivate them.
 Only hook up the machine by means of a fault-current
circuit breaker (30 mA).
The electrical connection or repairs to electrical parts
of the machine must be carried out by a certified
electrician or one of our customer service points. Lo-
cal regulations – especially regarding protective
measures – must be observed.
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