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SAFETY INFORMATION
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OPERATION/WORKPLACE
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
• DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in the Off position
before plugging in.
• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a cutting disc against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. DO NOT leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
• The product may be used only when in good working condition. If the product or part of the
product is defective, have it repaired by an expert.
• ALWAYS follow the applicable national and international safety, health and labor regulations.
• The product may only be used if no defects are found during the inspection. Ensure that any
defective parts are replaced before the product is used again.
• Position the product horizontally on a rigid, even surface with adequate load-bearing capacity.
• DO NOT leave any tools, objects, or cables lying in the working range of the device.
• Ensure that there is sufcient lighting during operation.
• Assume a natural and secure stance when working.
• Make sure that during operation, no body parts or clothing are caught and drawn in by rotating
components.
• The immediate environment must be free of combustible and other ammable or explosive
substances.
• Young people under 18 years of age and users who are not sufciently familiar with its operation
must not use the product.
• Persons unable to safely and carefully use the tool for physical, psychological, and neural reasons
must not use the product.
• Work with caution and only if you are physically t. Working under the effects of fatigue, illness,
alcohol, medication and drugs is irresponsible, as you are unable to use the product safely.
SERVICE
• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing or when changing accessories, such as cutting discs.
• Have your electrical tool repaired only by qualied technicians, using only genuine spare parts. This
will maintain the safety of the electrical tool.
• DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.