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Compact Circular Saw  EN
PRODUCT SAFETY
WARNING: Some dust created by power 
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling 
and other construction activities contains 
chemicals known to the state of California 
to cause cancer, birth defects or other 
reproductive harm. Some examples of these 
chemicals are:
•  Lead from lead-based paints;
•  Crystalline silica from bricks and cement 
and other masonry products;
•  Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, 
depending on how often you do this type 
of work. To reduce your exposure to these 
chemical: work in a well ventilated area, 
and work with approved safety equipment, 
such as those dust masks that are specially 
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: This product can expose 
you to chemicals including lead and 
Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) which 
are known to the State of California to 
cause cancer and birth defects or other 
reproductive harm. For more information go 
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 
GENERAL POWER TOOL 
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, 
instructions, illustrations and 
specifications provided with this power tool. 
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may 
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future 
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your 
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
1)  Work area safety
a)  Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered 
or dark areas invite accidents.
b)  Do not operate power tools in explosive 
atmospheres, such as in the presence of 
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools 
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c)  Keep children and bystanders away while 
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause 
you to lose control.
2)  Electrical safety
a)  Power tool plugs must match the outlet. 
Never modify the plug in any way. Do 
not use any adapter plugs with earthed 
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs 
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric 
shock.
b)  Avoid body contact with earthed or 
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, 
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased 
risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or 
grounded.
c)  Do not expose power tools to rain or wet 
conditions. Water entering a power tool will 
increase the risk of electric shock.
d)  Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord 
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the 
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, 
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or 
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e)  When operating a power tool outdoors, use 
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. 
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the 
risk of electric shock. 
f)  If operating a power tool in a damp location 
is unavoidable, use a residual current device 
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD 
reduces the risk of electric shock. 
3)  Personal safety
a)  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and 
use common sense when operating a 
power tool. Do not use a power tool while 
you are tired or under the influence of 
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of 
inattention while operating power tools may 
result in serious personal injury. 
b)  Use personal protective equipment. Always 
wear eye protection. Protective equipment 
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard 
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate 
conditions will reduce personal injuries. 
c)  Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure 
the switch is in the off-position before 
connecting to power source and/or battery 
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. 
Carrying power tools with your finger on the 
switch or energising power tools that have the 
switch on invites accidents. 
d)  Remove any adjusting key or wrench before 
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key 
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool 
may result in personal injury. 
e)  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 
balance at all times. This enables better control 
of the power tool in unexpected situations. 
f)  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing 
or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing 
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, 
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving 
parts.
g)  If devices are provided for the connection 
of dust extraction and collection facilities, 
ensure these are connected and properly 
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
h)  Do not let familiarity gained from frequent