Safety Instructions For Bandsaws - Hilti SB 4-A22 Manual Del Usuario

▶ Make sure that the workplace is well ventilated and, where necessary, wear a respirator appropriate for
the type of dust generated. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic reactions and/or
respiratory or other diseases to the operator or bystanders. Material containing asbestos may be handled
only by specialists.
▶ Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If the blade
adjustment mechanism shifts while cutting, it may cause the saw blade to bind and kick back.
▶ Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade should be
visible below the workpiece.
▶ When ripping, always use a fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of the cut and
reduces the chance of the blade binding.
▶ Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the saw below the workpiece.
▶ Never hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable
support.
▶ Always hold the tool with both hands on the grips provided and bring your arms into a position in which
they can take up the force of any kickback.
▶ Keep the grips clean and dry.
▶ Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. The saw may jump back if
kickback occurs.
▶ If the saw blade binds or sticks, or if the cutting operation has to be interrupted, switch the saw off and
hold the saw steady until the saw blade comes to a complete standstill. Never attempt to remove the
saw from the workpiece or pull the saw back while the blade is in motion. Kickback may otherwise occur.
▶ When restarting the saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are
not engaged in the material to be cut.
▶ Use extra caution when cutting into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut into
concealed objects, causing stalling and kickback.
Electrical safety
▶ Before beginning the work, check the working area for concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes.
External metal parts of the power tool may become live, presenting a risk of electric shock, if the blade
inadvertently cuts into a live electric cable.
▶ Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing work in which the accessory
tool might come into contact with concealed wiring. If the accessory tool comes into contact with a live
wire, metal parts of the power tool can also become live, presenting a risk of electric shock.
Careful handling and use of electric tools
▶ Always use only saw blades of the specified dimensions and with an arbor hole of the correct size.
▶ Do not use dull/blunt or damaged blades. These cause increased friction and present a high risk of the
saw blade binding or kicking back.
▶ Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
▶ Observe the manufacturer's instructions regarding the handling and storage of saw blades.
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Safety instructions for bandsaws

▶ Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact contact hidden wiring Cutting accessories contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
2.4 Battery use and care
▶ Observe the special regulations and instructions applicable to the transport, storage and use of Li-ion
batteries.
▶ Do not expose batteries to high temperatures, direct sunlight or fire.
▶ Do not disassemble, crush or incinerate batteries and do not subject them to temperatures over 80 °C.
▶ Do not use or charge batteries that have suffered mechanical impact, have been dropped from a height
or show signs of damage. In this case, always contact your Hilti Service.
▶ If the battery is too hot to touch it may be defective. In this case, place the product in a non-flammable
location, well away from flammable materials, where it can be kept under observation and allowed to
cool down. In this case, always contact your Hilti Service.
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