Safety Notes - Scheppach HS720 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Safety notes:

• Take due note of all this information before and while working with the saw.
• Do not lose these safety regulations.
• When equipment is not being used it should be kept in a dry, closed place out of childrens reach.
• Keep mounted attachments sharp and clean to enable you to work well and safely.
• Warning! The use of other tools and accessories may put you at risk of injury.
• Give these safety regulations to all persons who work on the machine.
• Caution! Hands and fingers may be injured on the rotating saw blade.
• Warning: Always unplug the power plug prior to starting any of the maintenance work described in this manual.
• Do not leave the saw in the rain and never use it in damp or wet conditions.
• Provide good lighting.
• Do not saw near flammable liquids or gases.
• Wear suitable work clothes! Loose garments or jewelry may become caught up in the rotating saw blade.
• Non-slip shoes are recommended when working outdoors.
• Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
• Avoid abnormal working postures.
• Operators must be at least 16 years of age.
• Keep children away from the machine when the motor is running.
• Keep your workplace clean of wood scrap and any unnecessary objects.
• An untidy work area invites accidents.
• Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch the tool. Keep them out of your work area.
• Persons working on the machine should not be distracted.
• Note the direction of rotation of the motor and saw blade. Use only blades whose permissible maximum speed is not lower than the
maximum spindle speed of the circular saw and of the material to be cut.
• After you have switched off the motor, never slow down the saw blade by applying pressure to its side.
• Only fit blades which are well sharpened and have no cracks or deformations.
• Do not use circular saw blades made of high-alloy high-speed steel (HSS).
• Only use saw blades that are recommended by the manufacturer, comply with EN 847-1 and bear a warning note. When replacing the
saw blade ensure that the cutting width is no smaller and the basic blade thickness of the saw blade is no larger than the thickness
of the splitter.
• Faulty saw blades must be replaced immediately.
• Never use saw blades which do not comply with the data specified in this manual.
• Never dismantle the machines safety devices or render them inoperative.
• If the table insert is worn, replace it.
• Always stand to the side of the saw blade when working with the saw.
• Never load the machine so much that it cuts out.
• Make sure that off-cuts do not catch on the saw blade crown. Risk of catapulting!
• Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed pieces of wood when the saw blade is running.
• To rectify faults or remove jammed pieces of wood, always switch off the machine first. Unplug the power plug!
• If the sawing gap is worn, replace the table insert.
• Carry out retooling work, adjustments, measurements and cleaning jobs only when the motor is switched off. Unplug the power plug
• Before switching on, make sure that all keys and wrenches have been removed from the tool.
• Switch off the motor and unplug the power plug before you leave the workplace.
• Refit all guards and safety devices immediately after you have completed any repairs or maintenance work.
• Be sure to observe the safety information and operating and maintenance instructions issued by the manufacturer, as well as the di-
mensions listed in the Technical Data.
• It is imperative to observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area as well as all other generally recognized rules of safety.
• Do not use any low-powered machines for heavy duty work.
• Make sure you stand squarely and keep your balance at all times.
• Check the tool for damage.
• Each time before re-using the tool, carefully check that the guards or any slightly damaged parts are working as intended.
• Check that the moving parts are in good working order, that they do not jam, and that no parts are damaged. Make sure that all parts
are fitted correctly and that all other operating conditions are properly fulfilled.
• Unless otherwise stated in the operating instructions, damaged safety devices and parts must be repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center.
• Have damaged switches replaced by a customer service workshop.
• If necessary, wear suitable personal protection equipment. This could consist of:
- Ear plugs to prevent the risk of damaging your hearing;
- A breathing mask to avoid the risk of inhaling hazardous dust.
- Always wear gloves when handling saw blades and rough materials. Whenever practicable, saw blades must be carried in a container.
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