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These operating instructions have been
written so that you can quickly learn
how to operate your saw safely. Here is
a guide on how you should read these
instructions:
– Read these instructions before use.
Pay special attention to the safety in-
formation.
– These instructions are intended for
persons with basic technical knowl-
edge regarding the operation of a
device like the one described herein.
Inexperienced persons are strongly
advised to seek competent advice
and guidance from an experienced
person before operating this ma
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chine.
– Keep all documents supplied with
the tool so that you and all other us-
ers can access them at any time.
Retain proof of purchase for any fu
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ture warranty claims.
– If you lend or sell this device be sure
to have these operating instructions
go with it.
– The equipment manufacturer is not
liable for any damage resulting from
disregard of these operating instruc-
tions.
Information in these instructions is des-
ignated as follows:
ADanger!
Risk of personal injury or environmental
damage.
BRisk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury by electric shock.
cDrawing-in/trapping hazard!
Risk of personal injury by body parts or
clothing being drawn into the rotating
saw blade.
A Caution!
Risk of material damage.
3 Note:
Additional information.
– Numbers in illustrations (1, 2, 3 etc.)
–indicate component parts;
– are consecutively numbered;
– relate to the corresponding num-
ber(s) in brackets (1), (2), (3) etc.
in the neighbouring text.
– Numbered steps must be carried out
in sequence.
– Instructions which can be carried out
in any order are indicated by a bullet
point.
– Listings are marked by a dash.
3.1 Specified conditions of
use
This machine is intended for ripping,
cross-cutting and cutting to size of solid
wood, particle board, fibreboard, ply
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wood and these materials provided they
have plastic laminate surfaces or edge
trim or are veneered.
Round workpieces may not be sawed
as they can be twisted by the rotating
saw blade.
The tool must not be used for grooving.
Always have blade guard installed dur
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ing operation.
Any other use is considered to be not as
specified and not permitted. The manu-
facturer is not liable for any damage
caused by unspecified use.
Reconstruction of this machine or use of
parts that have not been tested and re-
leased by the manufacturer can lead to
unforeseen damage and dangers during
operation.
3.2 General safety instruc-
tions
• When using this machine observe
the following safety instructions to
minimise the risk of personal injury
or material damage.
• Please also observe the special
safety instructions in the respective
sections.
• Where applicable, follow the legal
directives or regulations for the pre-
vention of accidents pertaining to
the use of circular saws.
AGeneral hazards!
• Keep your work area tidy – a messy
work area invites accidents.
• Be alert. Know what you are doing.
Set out to work with reason. Do not
operate device while under the influ
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ence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion.
• Consider environmental conditions.
Keep work area well lighted.
• Avoid unnatural body positions. En-
sure firm footing and keep your bal-
ance at all times.
• Use suitable workpiece supports
when cutting long stock.
• Sparks may be created when work-
ing with contaminated workpieces.
Do not operate the machine near in-
flammable liquids or gases, or in ex-
plosion hazard areas.
• The saw shall only be started and
operated by persons familiar with
circular saws and who are aware of
the dangers associated with the op
-
eration of such machines at all
times.
Persons under 18 years of age shall
use this tool only in the course of
their vocational training under the
supervision of an instructor.
• Keep bystanders, particularly chil-
dren, out of the danger zone. Do not
permit bystanders to touch the de
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vice or mains cable while it is run-
ning.
• Do not overload device – use it only
within the performance range it was
designed for (see 'Technical Data').
BDanger! Risk of electric
shock!
• Avoid exposing the machine to the
rain if possible. Avoid operating the
machine in a damp or wet environ
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ment. Prevent body contact with
earthed objects such as radiators,
pipes, cooking stoves, refrigerators
when operating this machine. Store
the machine in dry areas. Do not
clean the machine with a water jet or
hose.
• Do not use the mains cable for any
purpose it is not intended for.
ARisk of personal injury and
crushing by moving parts!
• Do not operate the machine without
installed guards.
• Always keep sufficient distance to
the saw blade. Use suitable feeding
aids if necessary. Keep sufficient
distance to driven components
when operating the device.
• Wait for the saw blade to come to a
complete stop before removing cut-
outs, waste wood etc. from the work
area.
• Do not attempt to stop the saw blade
by pushing the workpiece against its
side.
2. Please read first!
3. Safety instructions