tool that can no longer be switched on and off
is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Pull the mains plug from the socket
before you make any adjustments to
the device, change accessories or when
the device is put away. This precaution is
intended to prevent you from unintentionally
starting the device.
d) When not in use always ensure that
electrical power tools are kept out of
reach of children. Do not let anyone use
the device if he or she is not familiar
with it or has not read the instructions
and advice. Electrical power tools are danger-
ous when they are used by inexperienced people.
e) Look after the device carefully. Check
that moving parts are working prop-
erly and move freely. Check for any
parts that are broken or damaged
enough to detrimentally affect the
functioning of the device. Have dam-
aged parts repaired before you use
the device. Many accidents have their origins
in poorly maintained electrical power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools clean and sharp.
Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to jam and are
easier to control.
g) Use the electrical power tool, accesso-
ries, inserted tools etc. in accordance
with these instructions and advice, and
the stipulations drawn up for this par-
ticular type of device. In doing this, take
into account the working conditions
and the task in hand. The use of electrical
power tools for purposes other than those in-
tended can lead to dangerous situations.
Safety advice relating
specifically to this device
Hold the electrical power tool by the
insulated handle surfaces when you
are undertaking work where there is
the danger of the attachment striking
hidden electricity cables or the device's
mains lead. Contact with a live wire could
General safety advice for electrical power tools
cause metal parts of the device to become live
and lead to electric shock.
Securely support the workpiece. Use clamps or
a vice to grip the workpiece firmly. This is much
safer than holding it in your hand.
Always switch on the electrical power tool be-
fore placing it against the workpiece. There is
also the risk of kickback.
Keep you hands away from the area of the
saw blade. Do not grip the underside of the
workpiece. Contact with the saw blade
may result in the risk of injury.
Make sure that the base plate
workpiece when sawing.
Always work with the mains lead leading away
from the rear of the device.
POISONOUS DUSTS! Working with harm-
ful / noxious dusts represents a risk to the health
of the person operating the device and to any-
one near the work area.
Do not saw materials containing substances
harmful to health.
Do not saw materials containing asbestos.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
When sawing wood and in particular when
working on materials that give rise to dusts that
are hazardous to health, the device must be
connected to a suitable dust extraction device.
Make sure you have adequate ventilation.
Do not work on moistened materials or damp
surfaces.
Switch off the electrical power tool after com-
pleting each stage of work but do not withdraw
the saw blade
come to a standstill.
After switching off do not brake the saw blade
by pressing it sideways against an object. It
could cause the saw blade
break or initiate a kickback.
Use only undamaged, defect-free saw blades.
Distorted or blunt saw blades can break or
cause a kickback.
Always keep the device clean, dry and free of
oil or grease.
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