• The machine must be on a horizontal, level floor
during operation and the floor around the machine
must be level, well maintained and free of waste
such as chips and cut-off workpieces.
• Do not use the machine at locations with a high risk
of fire.
Warning! This power tool generates an electromag-
netic field during operation. This field can impair
active or passive medical implants under certain cir-
cumstances. In order to prevent the risk of serious
or deadly injuries, we recommend that persons with
medical implants consult with their physician and the
manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operat-
ing the power tool.
3. Proper use
The firewood circular saw is designed exclu-
sively with the offered tool for machining wood.
The machine complies with the applicable EC
machinery directive.
• The rocking log saw is designed as a one-man op-
erating station and is only to be used outdoors.
• Only the operator may work or load the product, only
two people may transport the product. Pull out the
mains plug or close the fuel valve before transport.
• The rocking log saw is a transportable circular saw.
It can only be used for cross-cutting firewood with
feed rocker in accordance with the technical data.
• The saw is designed exclusively for cross-cutting
firewood with a maximum length of 1m.
• Do not use the saw to cut other materials.
• Regardless of the wood diameter, only one work-
piece may be placed on the swivel frame.
• Observe all safety and danger notices on the ma-
chine and keep them complete and in legible con-
dition.
• The working area and surroundings of the machine
must be kept free of disruptive foreign bodies in or-
der to prevent accidents.
• Basically, the timbers to be cut must be free of for-
eign bodies such as nails and screws.
• Only use the machine when in a technically fault-
less condition, appropriately and in compliance
with the operating instructions and with full knowl-
edge of safety and hazards. In particular, rectify
malfunctions that could impair safety immediately
(or commission rectification works accordingly).
• The safety, operating and maintenance specifica-
tions of the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions
specified in the technical data, must be observed.
• The applicable accident prevention regulations and
the other generally accepted safety rules must be
complied with.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by persons who are familiar with it and have
been informed of the dangers. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for damage resulting from unau-
thorised changes to the machine.
• The machine may only be operated with original ac-
cessories and original tools from the manufacturer.
• Any use beyond this is improper use. The manufac-
turer is not responsible for the resulting damages;
the user solely bears the risk.
• Only use saw blades that comply with the Europe-
an standard DIN EN 847-1.
• Ensure adequate lighting.
• Make sure that the machine is stable on solid
ground during assembly.
• The area around the machine must be free of trip
hazards.
• The machine is equipped with an electronic brake,
do not brake the machine by the saw blade.
• The maximum workpiece weight should be no
more than 35kg due to one-man operation and the
ergonomic risks and must not exceed 50kg in order
to prevent overloading the swivel frame.
Please note that our equipment was not designed
with the intention of use for commercial or industrial
purposes. We assume no guarantee if the device is
used in commercial or industrial applications, or for
equivalent work.
4. Safe use of fuel
Only valid for petrol variants
• To avoid personal injury or material damage, take
extra care when handling fuel.
• Fuel is extremely flammable, the vapours are ex-
plosive and toxic!
• Avoid smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes in the
work area and extinguish all possible sources of
fire.
• Only use approved fuel tanks.
• Never open the tank cover or add fuel to the engine
when the engine is running.
• The engine must be cooled down before refuelling.
• Never refuel the device indoors.
• Never store the device or the fuel tank near open
flames or possible sources of sparks.
• Never fill fuel tanks inside a vehicle, on a truck or
trailer with a cover.
• Always place the canister on solid ground at a safe
distance from the vehicle for refilling.
• If fuel is splashed on your clothes, please change
immediately.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank.
• Close the fuel tank and fuel container carefully.
• If the fuel tank needs to be emptied, this must be
done outdoors.
• Never transport the saw with the engine running.
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