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Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has
come to complete stop.
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The guard for the cutting equipment should be
adjusted so that the rear section is flush with the work
piece. Spatter and sparks from the material being cut
are then collected up by the guard and led away from
the user. The guards for the cutting equipment must
always be fitted when the machine is running.
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Never use the kickback zone of the blade for cutting.
See instructions under the heading "Kickback".
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Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
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Never cut above shoulder height.
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Never cut from a ladder. Use a platform or scaffold if
the cut is above shoulder height.
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Do not overreach
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Stand at a comfortable distance from the work piece.
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Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position.
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Check that the blade is not in contact with anything
when the machine is started
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Apply the cutting blade gently with high rotating speed (full
throttle) Maintain full speed until cutting is complete.
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Let the machine work without forcing or pressing the blade.
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Feed down the machine in line with the blade. Pressure from
the side can damage the blade and is very dang erous.
16 – English
OPERATING
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Move the blade slowly forwards and backwards to
achieve a small contact area between the blade and
the material to be cut. This reduces the temperature of
the blade and ensures effective cutting.