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The liability of the manufacturer and resulting damages
are excluded in the event of modifications of the ma-
chine.
The machine may only be operated with original parts
and original accessories from the manufacturer.
The safety, operating and maintenance specifications of
the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions specified in
the technical data, must be observed.
Please note that our products were not designed with
the intention of use for commercial or industrial purpos-
es. We assume no guarantee if the product is used in
commercial or industrial applications, or for equivalent
work.
The product is intended for use by adults. Children under
the age of 16 may only use the product when super-
vised. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused
by improper use or incorrect operation.
5. General safety instructions
General safety instructions
Attention! The following basic safety measures must
be observed when using electric tools for protection
against electric shock, and the risk of injury and fire.
Read all these notices before using the electric tool
and store the safety instructions well for later reference.
Safe work
1 Keep the work area orderly
- Disorder in the work area can lead to acci-
dents.
2 Take environmental influences into account
- Do not expose electric tools to rain.
- Do not use electric tools in a damp or wet en-
vironment.
- Make sure that the work area is well-illumi-
nated.
- Do not use electric tools where there is a risk
of fire or explosion.
3 Protect yourself from electric shock
- Avoid physical contact with earthed parts (e.g.
pipes, radiators, electric ranges, cooling units).
4 Keep other persons away
- Do not allow other persons, especially chil-
dren, to touch the electric tool or the cable.
Keep them away from your work area.
5 Securely store unused electric tools
- Unused electric tools should be stored in a dry, ele-
vated or closed location out of the reach of children.
6 Do not overload your electric tool
- They work better and more safely in the spec-
ified output range.
7 Use the correct electric tool
- Do not use low-output machines for heavy work.
- Do not use the electric tool for purposes for
which it is not intended.
- For example, do not use handheld circular
saws for the cutting of branches or logs.
8 Wear suitable clothing
- Do not wear wide clothing or jewellery, which
can become entangled in moving parts.
- When working outdoors, anti-slip footwear is
recommended.
- Tie long hair back in a hair net.
9 Use protective equipment
- Wear safety goggles.
- Wear a mask when carrying out dust-creat-
ing work.
10 Connect the dust extraction device
- If connections for dust extraction and a collect-
ing device are present, make sure that they
are connected and used properly.
11 Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is
not intended
- Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the
socket. Protect the cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
12 Secure the workpiece
- Use the clamping devices or a bench vice to
hold the workpiece in place. In this manner,
it is held more securely than with your hand.
13 Avoid abnormal posture
- Make sure that you have secure footing and
always maintain your balance.
14 Take care of your tools
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean in order to
be able to work better and more safely.
- Follow the instructions for lubrication and for
tool replacement.
- Check the connection cable of the electric tool
regularly and have it replaced by a recognised
specialist when damaged.
- Check extension cables regularly and replace
them when damaged.
- Keep the handle dry, clean and free of oil and
grease.
15 Pull the connector out of the socket
- When the electric tool is not in use or prior to
maintenance and when replacing tools such
as saw blades, drills, cutters.
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