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Safety instructions for plunge saws
a) Check that the protective hood closes correct-
ly before every use. Do not use the saw if the
protective hood does not move freely or does
not close immediately. Never clamp or bind the
protective hood; this would result in the saw
blade being unprotected. If the saw should acci-
dentally fall to the floor, the protective hood may be
bent. Make sure the protective hood moves free-
ly and does not touch the saw blade or any other
parts with all cutting angles and depths.
b) Check the condition and function of the spring
for the protective hood. Have the device main-
tained before use, if the protective hood and
spring do not function properly. Damaged
parts, sticky deposits or adhered chips cause the
protective hood to function with a delay.
c) With "plunge cuts" that are not executed at a
right angle, secure the base plate of the saw
against turning. Lateral movement can lead to
the saw blade jamming and therefore also to kick-
back.
d) Do not place the saw on the workbench or the
floor without the protective hood covering the
saw blade. An unprotected saw blade running on
moves the saw against the cutting direction and
saws anything in its path. Observe the run-on time
of the saw here.
Additional safety instructions for all saws with riv-
ing knife
a) Use the riving knife suitable for the saw blade
used. The riving knife must be thicker than the
log thickness of the saw blade, but thinner than its
tooth width.
b) Adjust the riving knife as described in this op-
erating manual. Incorrect thickness, positioning
and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective
in reducing the likelihood of kick-back.
c) Always use the riving knife except for plunge
cuts. Fit the riving knife again after the plunge cut.
The riving knife interferes with plunge cuts and
can create kick-back.
d) For the riving knife to work, it must be in the
sawing gap. For short cuts, the riving knife is inef-
fective to prevent kick-back.
e) Never use the saw if the riving knife is bent.
Even a slight disruption can slow the closure of the
protective hood.
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Additional safety instructions
• Do not use grinding discs.
• Make sure that the riving knife is adjusted so that its
distance from the sprocket of the saw blade does
not exceed 5 mm and that the sprocket does not pro-
trude more than 3 mm beyond the lower edge of the
riving knife.
• Ensure the correct use of the dust collector as spec-
ified in these instructions.
• Wear a dust protection mask. Always wear hearing
protection.
• Only saw blades recommended in these instructions
may be used.
• Switch the saw blades as specified in these instruc-
tions.
• If the mains connection cable of this device is dam-
aged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their
service department or a similarly qualified person to
avoid dangers.
• Only use recommended saw blades that comply
with EN 847-1.
• Only use original saw blades from the manufacturer
with the marking Ø 160 mm, 160 x 20 x 2.4.
• Saw blades that do not comply with the identification
data specified in this user manual must not be used.
Saw blades must not be braked by lateral pressure
on the base body.
• Make sure that the saw blade is firmly fitted and
turns in the right direction.
• When performing work during which the tool attach-
ment can meet with concealed power lines or its
own mains cable, hold the device by the insulated
gripping surfaces. Contact with a live wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool live and could
give the operator an electric shock.
• The maximum cutting depth is 75 mm
Residual risks
The machine has been built according to the state-
of-the-art and the recognised technical safety re-
quirements. However, individual residual risks can
arise during operation.
• Health hazard due to electrical power, with the use
of improper electrical connection cables.
• Furthermore, despite all precautions having been
met, some non-obvious residual risks may still re-
main.
• Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety in-
formation" and the "Proper use" together with the
operating manual as a whole are observed.
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