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1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Beforeîattemptingîtoîoperateîthisîmachine,îyouîmustîread,
understand and follow these instructions very carefully
as they are intended to ensure your safety and that of
others and also a long and trouble-free service life of the
machine.
Learnîhowîtoîuseîtheîpowerîtool,îitsîlimitationsîandîpotentialî
hazards.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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Beforeîstartingîtheîpowerîtool,îalwaysîmakeîsureîthatîyouî
haveîremovedîtheîkeyîandîadjustingîwrenches.
Beforeîpluggingîtheîtoolîintoîtheîmainsîsupply,îalwaysîmakeî
sure that the switch is in the OFF position.
Make sure that power tools are disconnected from the mains
supplyîwhenînotîinîuse,îpriorîtoîservicing,îlubricationîor
adjustmentîandîwhenîreplacingîaccessoriesîsuchîasîblades,î
bits and cutters.
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Beforeîusingîtheîpowerîtool,îalwaysîinspectîitîcarefullyîto
determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function.
Checkîcorrectîalignmentîofîmovingîparts,îmakingîsureîtheyî
do not bind. Check for any damaged components and make
sure that the power tool has been correctly assembled.
Check for any condition that may affect operation of the
power tool.
Unlessîotherwiseîindicatedîinîthisîinstructionsîhandbook,îa
guard or any other part of the power tool that has been
damaged must be repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center.
Any switch that does not work correctly must be replaced by
an authorized service center.
Do not use the power tool if the ON/OFF switch does not
turn the power tool ON and OFF.
Dust generated when machining materials is a health hazard.
Always wear a suitable dust mask.
Whenîworking,îalwaysîwearîpersonalîprotectiveîequipment:
safetyîgoggles,îgloves,îmask,îearîprotectors,înon-slipîsafety
shoes.
Neverîwearîlooseîclothesîorîjewelryîthatîmayîbeî
trapped in moving parts; long hair must be tied back.
Always work on a stable base. Always fasten the
workpiece securely with a clamp. Keep the work area
clean and tidy. Always use the power tool with both hands.
Never open or modify the power tool or its accessories in
any way.
Doînotîexposeîtheîpowerîtoolîtoîrain,îorîuseîinîdampîorî
wet locations. Keep the work area well lit.
Do not use power tools in areas where there is a risk of
explosionnîorîfireîfromîcombustibleîmaterials,îflammableî
liquids,îpaint,îvarnish,îpetrolîetc.îflammableîgasesîandî
dust of an explosive nature.
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Children and pets should be kept out of the work area.
All power tools should be kept out of the reach of children
and,îpreferably,îstoredîorîlockedîinîaîsecureîcabinetîorîdryî
room when not in use.
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Selectîtheîrightîtoolîforîtheîjob.îDoînotîuseîaîtoolîforîaîjobî
for which it was not designed. Do not force a small tool
toîdoîtheîjobîofîaîheavy-dutyîtool.îDoînotîuseîtoolsîforî
purposes not intended.
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Theîpowerîtoolîwillîdoîaîbetterîandîsaferîjobîandîgiveîyouî
much better service if it is used at the rate for which it was
designed.
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance.
Follow the instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
Keepîhandlesîdry,îcleanîandîfreeîfromîoilîandîgrease.
Ensure that ventilation slots are kept clean and free from
dust at all times. Blocked ventilation slots can cause
overheating and damage to the motor.
If this machine is to be used when working at a certain
height,îscaffoldingîfittedîwithîrailingîandîkick-plateîorîaî
tower platform must be used in order to guarantee suitable
stability.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
(e.g.îpipes,îradiators,îdish-washersîandîrefrigerators).
Power Cords
Never yank or pull the power cord to disconnect it from the
mains supply socket.
Never carry the power tool by its power cord. Keep the
powerîcordîawayîfromîheat,îoil,îsolventsîandîsharpîedges.
Check the tool power cord periodically and if damaged
have it replaced by an authorized service center.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged.
DO NOT use 2-core extension cords or reels on power
tools with an earth path. Always use a 3-core extension
cord or reel with the earth core connected to earth.
Always unwind any extension cords fully.
Forîextensionîcordsîupîtoî15îmetres,îuseîaîwireîcrossî
section of 1.5mm
2
.
Forîextensionîcordsîoverî15îmetres,îuseîaîwireîcrossî
section of 2.5mm
2
.
Protectîyourîextensionîcordîfromîsharpîobjects,îexcessiveî
heat and damp or wet locations.
Important!
This power tool complies with National and International
Standards and safety requirements. Repairs should be
carried only out by qualified persons using original
spare parts. Failure to do so may result in considerable
danger to the use.