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4. Proper use
The firewood circular saw is designed exclusively with
the offered tool for machining wood.
The machine complies with the applicable EC machin-
ery directive.
• The rocking log saw is designed as a one-man
operating station and is only to be used outdoors.
• The swivel log saw is a transportable circular saw.
It can only be used for cross-cutting firewood with
feed rocker in accordance with the technical data.
• The swivel log saw is designed exclusively for
cross-cutting firewood with a maximum length of 1 m.
• Regardless of the wood diameter, only one work-
piece may be placed on the swivel frame.
• Observe all safety and danger notices on the machine
and keep them complete and in legible condition.
• The working area and surroundings of the machine
must be kept free of disruptive foreign bodies in
order to prevent accidents.
• Basically, the timbers to be cut must be free of for-
eign bodies such as nails and screws.
• Only use the machine when in a technically faultless
condition, appropriately and in compliance with the
operating instructions and with full knowledge of
safety and hazards. In particular, rectify malfunc-
tions that could impair safety immediately (or com-
mission rectification works accordingly).
• The safety, operating and maintenance specifica-
tions of the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions
specified in the technical data, must be observed.
• The applicable accident prevention regulations and
the other generally accepted safety rules must be
complied with.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by persons who are familiar with it and have
been informed of the dangers.
• The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage re-
sulting from unauthorised changes to the machine.
• The machine may only be operated with original ac-
cessories and original tools from the manufacturer.
• Any use beyond this is improper use. The manufac-
turer is not responsible for the resulting damages;
the user solely bears the risk.
• Only use saw blades that comply with the European
standard DIN EN 847-1.
• Make sure that the machine is stable on solid
ground during assembly.
• The area around the machine must be free of trip
hazards.
Please note that our equipment was not designed
with the intention of use for commercial or industrial
purposes. We assume no guarantee if the device is
used in commercial or industrial applications, or for
equivalent work.
5. General safety instructions
We have marked points in these operating instructions
that impact your safety with this symbol: m
• Observe all of these notes before and while working
with the saw.
• Store these safety instructions safely.
• Unused machines should be stored in a dry, locked
place and out of reach of children.
• Keep tools sharp and clean in order to be able to
work better and more safely.
• Pay attention to what you are doing. Remain sen-
sible when working. Do not use the tool when you
are fatigued.
• Do not use any tools on which the switch cannot be
switched on and off.
• Warning! The use of other insertion tools and other
accessories can entail a danger of injury.
• Warning: Pull out the mains plug before undertaking
any maintenance work described in this manual.
• Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who
work on the machine.
• Caution! There is a danger of injury to hands and
fingers from the rotating saw blade.
• Do not expose the saw to rain and do not use the
machine in a damp or wet environment.
• Ensure good lighting.
• Do not use in the vicinity of combustible fluids or gases.
• Wear suitable work clothing! Loose clothing or jewel-
lery can be caught by the rotating saw blade.
• When working outdoors, anti-slip footwear is recom-
mended.
• Tie long hair back in a hair net.
• Avoid abnormal posture.
• The operating personnel must be at least 18 years
of age.
• Keep children away from the machine with the en-
gine running.
• Keep the workplace free of wood debris and parts
lying around.
• Disorder in the work area can lead to accidents.
• Do not allow other persons, especially children, to
touch the tool. Keep such persons away from the
workplace.
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