Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! Untidiness can
result in accidents.
Take environmental influences into consideration:
− Do not expose the machine to rain.
− Do not use the saw in moist or wet ambience.
− Provide for good illumination.
− Do not use this machine near inflammable liquids or
gases.
Never leave the machine unattended.
Persons under the age of 18 may not operate the saw.
Keep other persons away.
The operator is responsible for other people within the
working area.
Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch
the tool or the cable.
Keep them away from your working area.
Always stand to the side of the danger zone (saw blade) when
working at the bench.
Only begin cutting after the saw blade has reached its
required rotational speed.
Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in the
given performance range.
The circular saw must only be operated with all the correctly
mounted guards.
The supplied splitting wedge must be used. Fig. 11 shows
how the splitting wedge is inserted and reset.
Replace the bench insert if the sawing gap is worn.
Do not use any cracked saw blades or such that have
changed their shape.
Use only sharp saw blades since dull saw blades not only
increase the danger of back kicking but also cause excessive
load on the motor.
Do not use saw blades made of high speed steel (HSS) since
this steel is hard and brittle; use only tools according to EN
847-1.
The use of other tools and other accessories may present
a risk of injury to you.
Pay attention that the saw blade conforms to the dimensions
specified under "Selection of saw blades" and is suitable for
the work piece material.
It is impermissible to use wobble saws and groove-milling
cutters.
Only saw one work piece at a time. Never saw several work
pieces at the same time or do not bundle several individual
pieces together for cutting. There is danger that individual
pieces may be caught by the saw blade in an uncontrolled
manner.
Ensure that cut off pieces are not caught up by the saw blade
and projected away. Do not remove splinters, shavings and
waste with your hands from the dangerous area of the saw
blade.
Do not use the saw for purposes it is not intended for (see
intended use).
Remove all nails and metallic objects from the work piece
before sawing.
Pay attention that the work piece does not contain any cables,
ropes, cords or the like.
Only cut work pieces with dimensions that allow secure
holding while sawing.
Only wood up to a thickness of 90 cm is allowed to be cut with
this machine.
When cross cutting round wood it is required to secure the
work piece against turning using a pattern or holding device.
Use a saw blade that is suited for cross cutting.
Use a pushing stick when rip sawing narrow workpieces
(space between saw blade and rip fence less than 120 mm).
Use a pushing block to press narrow work pieces against the
parallel stop.
Do not use defective pushing blocks or bars.
Always keep sufficient distance to the saw blade.
The saw blade runs after. Wait until the saw blade has come
to a standstill before remove splinters, chips and waste.
Do not slow the saw blade down by applying lateral pressure
to it.
Remove cutting waste from the machine (as required) to
prevent any safety impairment at the workplace. This also
applies to sawdust. Keep the chip clearance free.
Switch the machine off and remove the mains plug from the
socket when
− carrying out repair work.
− performing maintenance and cleaning work.
− removing malfunctions (this also includes the removal of
jammed splinters)
− checking of connection cables whether they are entangled
or damaged
− transporting the machine
− changing the saw blade
− leaving the machine (also for short-term interruption).
Maintain your machine with care:
− Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able to
work better and safer.
− Follow the maintenance instructions and the instructions
for tool exchange.
− Keep handles dry and free of oil and grease.
Check the machine for possible damage:
− Before further use of the machine the safety devices and
any parts that show minor damages must be checked
carefully for their proper and intended function.
− Check whether the movable parts function perfectly and
do not stick or whether the parts are damaged. All parts
must be correctly installed and fulfil all conditions to
ensure perfect operation of the saw.
− Damaged safety devices and parts must be properly
repaired or exchanged by a recognized, specialist
workshop; insofar as nothing else is stated in the
instructions manual.
− Damaged or illegible safety labels have to be replaced.
Do not leave any tool keys in place!
Before switching on, check always that wrenches and
adjusting tools are removed.
Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
Electrical safety
Extension cable to be designed in compliance with IEC 60
245 (H 07 RN-F) having a core cross-section of at least:
− 1.5 mm² for cable lengths up to 25 m
− 2.5 mm² for cable lengths over 25 m
Long and thin connection lines result in a voltage drop. The
motor does not reach any longer its maximal power; the
function of the device is reduced.
Plugs and coupler outlets on connection cables must be made
of rubber, non-rigid PVC or other thermoplastic material of
same mechanical stability or be covered with this material.
Protect yourself against an electric shock. Avoid touching
earthed parts with your body.
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