5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
This equipment, if improperly used, can cause physical and material damage. To avoid these damages,
follow the instructions below:
• This equipment may not be used by people with physical, sensorial, or mental handicaps, or without expe-
rience or knowledge of use.
• People without the proper experience or knowledge may use this equipment only if properly supervised and
instructed to its use by someone who is liable for his or her safety.
• This equipment may not be used by children under any circumstances.
• Do not use your equipment while tired, under the infl uence of medication, alcohol or drugs. Lack of attention
during operation may result in serious personal injury;
2.
This equipment:
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While in use, has hot, electric and moveable parts;
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For your safety, do not use adapter – electric shock risk;
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May cause mechanical or electrical interference on nearby sensitive equipments;
• Requires maintenance and proper PPE (personal protective equipment) to be operated, such as dust
glasses, gloves, ear protection and safety shoes. This reduces the risks against personal injury.
3.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the following is recommended:
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Install a residual current circuit breaker.
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Consult an electrician to select and install this safety device;
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Do not use the equipment barefoot, in wet or very humid places, do not touch metal surfaces such as
pipes, motors, gutters, fences, windows, doors, metal gates, etc, this increases the risk of electric shock;
• Do not perform maintenance with the equipment ON, or remove the accessories, clean or touch the electric
parts without first disconnecting the equipment from the power supply;
• Never use conductor (extension cord) out of the specifications; the conductor must not contain splices. Do
not make splices in the cord. If required, ask for a power cord replacement at the nearest Schulz Authorized
Dealer (The costs of power cable replacement are the sole responsibility of the customer).
• Power outlet must be compatible to the tool plug. To reduce the risk of shock, do not change the plug charac-
teristics and do not use adapters. If required, replace the outlet with a plug suitable model.
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Do not use your electric equipment in explosive atmospheres (gas, fl ammable liquid or dust). The
motor and the saw generate sparks that may cause explosion;
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Make sure the power trigger is in the "O" position before connecting the equipment to the power grid.
4.
To avoid accidents, do not use bench grinder without properly fastening it to a proper base. Always
fasten the part properly/accessory before starting work.
5.
Check that tension of the power supply matches the tension specified for the product.
6.
The equipment model must be chosen in compliance with the established use. don't exceed maximun
capacity, if required, acquire a more suitable tool for the application. This will increase the effi ciency and
safety in the work.
7.
Do not operate, under any circumstances, the product while the protectors of the rotating parts (strap,
sheave, and ventilator) are not installed ;
8.
Not use long wear clothing, or jewelry that may come into contact with the moving part of the tool
during use. If you have long hair, contain it before using the tool;
9.
Remove all adjustment tools before turning your equipment on. A tool or part stuck in moving of the
equipment may cause serious injuries.
10.
Never remove the riving knife and Make sure that all devices screening the saw blade are in perfect
working order and the saw blade is screened correctly.
11.
Do not use the machine before it has been completely assembled and installed according to the
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