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unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backward,cuttingwhateverisinitspath.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the
switch is released.
WARNINGS
Beforeconnectingatooltoapowersource(mainsswitchpower
pointreceptacle,outlet,etc.)besurethatthevoltagesupplyis
thesameasthatspecifiedonthenameplateofthetool.Apower
source with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can
resultinseriousinjurytotheuser,aswellasdamagetothetool.
Ifindoubt,donotpluginthetool.Usingapowersourcewitha
voltagelessthanthenameplateratingisharmfultothemotor.
Yourtoolisdoubleinsulatedforadditionalprotectionagainsta
possibleelectricalinsulationfailurewithinthetool.
Alwaysremovetheplugfromthemainssocketbeforemaking
anyadjustmentsormaintenance,includingchangingtheblade.
• When operating the saw, use safety equipment including
safety goggles or shield, ear protection, dust mask and
protectiveclothingincludingsafetygloves.
• Donotusethissawtocutfirewood.
• Ensurethatthelightingisadequate.
• Keeptheareafreeoftrippinghazards.
• Donot let anyone under theageof18 years operate this
saw.
• Alwaysstandtoonesidewhenoperatingthesaw.
• Neveruseacrackedordistortedsawblade.Onlyusesharp
blades.
• Whencuttingroundwood,useclampsthatpreventthework
piecefromturningonbothsidesoftheblade.
• Neveruseyourhandsto remove sawdust, chips orwaste
closebytheblade.
• Useonlybladesasrecommended.
• DonotusebladesofHighSpeedSteel(HSSblades)
• Rags,cloths,cordandstringandthelikeshouldneverbeleft
aroundtheworkarea.
• Avoidcuttingnails.Inspectthe work piece and remove all
nailsandotherforeignobjectsbeforebeginningsawing.
• Supporttheworkproperly.
• Neverreachoverthebladetoremovewasteoroffcuts.
• Donotattempttofreeajammedbladebeforefirstswitching
offthemachine.
• Donotsloworstopabladewithapieceofwood.Let the
bladecometorestnaturally.
• Ifyouareinterruptedwhenoperatingthesaw,completethe
processandswitchoffbeforelookingup.
• Periodicallycheck that allnuts,boltsandother fixings are
properlytightened.
• Do not store materials or equipment above a machine in
suchawaythattheycouldfallintoit.
• Always hold the saw on parts that are insulated.If you
accidentally cut into hidden wiring or the saw ’s own cable,
themetalpartsofthesawwillbecome“live”.
• Neversawnearcombustibleliquidsorgases.
• Notethedirectionofrotationofthemotorandtheblade.
• Do not lock the movable guard in the open position and
always ensure that it is working properly, freely rotating and
returningtofullycovertheteethoftheblade.
• Do not use any abrasive wheel unless the machine is
designedforthatpurpose.
Thetoolmustbeusedonlyforitsprescribedpurpose.Anyuse
other than those mentioned in this Manual will be considered
acaseofmisuse.Theuserandnotthemanufacturershallbe
liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of
misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to
thetoolnorforanydamageresultingfromsuchchanges.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to
eliminateallresidualriskfactors.
The following hazards may arise in connection with the
tool’s construction and design:
• Contactwiththeblade.
• Kickbackofworkpieceandpartsofworkpiece.
• Bladefracture
• Catapultingofbladepieces.
• Damagetohearingifeffectiveeardefendersarenotworn.
• Harmful emissions of sawdust when the machine is used
inclosedrooms.Alwaysusesupplementarydustextraction
wherepossible.