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Safe operation
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Keep work area clear.
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Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2
Consider work area
environment.
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Do not expose tools to rain.
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Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.
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Keep work area well lit.
gases.
3
Guard against electric shock
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Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
(e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4
Keep other persons away!
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Do not let persons, especially children, not involved in
the work touch the tool or the extension cord and keep
them away from the work area.
5
Store idle tools
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When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry lo-
cked-up place, out of the reach of children.
6
Do not force the tool.
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It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
7
Use the right tool.
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Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy tool.
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Do not use the power tool for such purposes for which it
is not intended. Use for example no circular saws to cut
tree branches or logs.
8
Dress properly.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be
caught in moving parts.
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Non-skid footwear is recommended when working out-
doors.
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Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
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Use protective equipment.
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Use safety glasses.
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Use face or dust mask if working operations create dust.
10 Connect dust extraction
equipment
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If the tool is provided for the connection of dust extraction
and collecting equipment, ensure these are connected
and properly used.
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Indoor operation is permitted only with a suitable extracti-
on system.
11 Do not abuse the cord.
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Never yank the cord do disconnect it from the socket.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sham edges.
12 Secure work.
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For long workpieces, an additional supporting surface
(table, trestles, etc.) is required in order to prevent tipping
of the machine.
surface and stop in order to prevent wobbling or twisting
of the workpiece.
13 Do not overreach
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Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Avoid awkward hand positions in which one or both
hands could touch the saw blade as the result of a sud-
den slip.
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14 Maintain tools with care
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance.
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Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.
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Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have
them repaired by an authorized service facility.
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Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if dama-
ged.
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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
15 Disconnect tools.
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Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed pieces of
wood when the saw blade is running.
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When the electric tool is not in use, before maintenance
and when changing tools such as the saw blade, drill bit,
milling cutter.
16 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
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Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
17 Avoid unintentional starting.
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Ensure switch is in "off" position when plugging in.
18 Use outdoor extension leads.
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When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
intended for outdoor use and so marked.
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Use the cable drum only in the unrolled state.
19 Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not
operate the tool when you are tired.
20 Check damaged parts.
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Before further use of tool, it should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function.
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Check whether the moving parts are working properly and
are not becoming jammed or whether parts are damaged.
to ensure the proper operation of the power tool.
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The movable guard must not be clamped when it is open.
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A guard or other part that is damaged should be proper-
ly repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre
unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual.
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Have defective switches replaced by an authorized ser-
vice centre.
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Do not use any faulty or damaged connection cables.
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Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
21 Warning!
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The use of any accessory or attachment other than one
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
22 Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.
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This electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules.
using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in
considerable danger to the user.
Additional safety instructions
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Safety Precautions
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Warning! Do not use damaged, cracked or deformed
saw blades.
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Replace a worn table insert. Regrinding is not allowed.
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Only use saw blades recommended by the manufacturer
which conform to EN 847-1. Warning! When changing