Intended Use; Other Risks - Scheppach Structo 5.0 Originalanleitung

• Check power supply lines.
• Do not use defective lines. See "Electrical connec-
tion".
• Please be vigilant the machine is steadfast.
• Please pay attention that the construction circular
saw is steadfast while being assembled.
• Keep children away from the to power supply con-
nected machine.
• The minimum age for the operating person is 18
years.
• People running the machine should not be distract-
ed.
• Keep the operating site free from wood chips and
waste.
• Pay attention to the rolling direction of the motor and
saw blade. See instructions "Electrical connection"
page U5 (wall mounted connector).
• Build in only well sharpened, slit free and non-de-
formed saw blades.
• Circular saw blades made out of high-performance
steel should not be built in.
• The security facilities of the machine should not be
dismantled nor be made unusable.
• The slit wedge is an important security facility, which
leads the workpiece and avoids the closing of the
joints behind the saw blade and the reversing of
the workpiece. Please note the thickness of the slit
wedge – see the staved in nºs on the slit wedge.
The slit wedge should not be thinner than the saw
blade and not thicker than its intersection width.
• Put the cover on the workpiece at every operation.
• The cover should be put horizontal above the saw
blade at every operation.
• When cutting lengthwise small workpieces – less
than 120 mm – implicitly use the spline end.
• To repair disorders or to pull out jammed pieces of
wood, switch the machine off. Pull out power plug!
• In case of a knocked-out sawing split, renew the
inset. Pull out power plug!
• Modifying as well as adjusting, measuring and
cleaning to be carried out only when motor is
switched off. Pull out power plug!
• Upon leaving the working place, switch off the mo-
tor. Pull out power plug!
• Installations, repairs and maintenance with regards
to the electrical instalIation should only be carried
out by specialists.
• The machine is also intended for industrial use.
• Wear protection gloves when exchanging the saw
blade.
• All protection - and safety instructions must be as-
sembled imediately after finished repair and main-
tenance works.
• Also upon the slightest position movement separate
the machine from the external power supply! Upon
return to service, connect the machine to the power
supply according to the rules!
Warning! This electric tool generates an electromag-
netic field during operation. This field can impair active
or passive medical implants under certain conditions.
In order to prevent the risk of serious or deadly injuries,
we recommend that persons with medical implants
consult with their physician and the manufacturer of
the medical implant prior to operating the electric tool.

5. Intended use

The machine complies with the valid EG Machines
guideline.
• The Scheppach construction circular saw should not
be used in closed rooms.
• Only work with ear protection.
• The machine is built according to the electronic level
and the safety-related rules. Nevertheless, danger
for life and limb of the user or a third party, respec-
tively damage to the machine and other intrinsic
values can arise during its use.
• Use the machine only in technical impeccable con-
dition as well as according to its intended use, and
in a safety and danger conscious manner with ob-
servance of the operational constructions! Imme-
diately eliminate, or have eliminated, in particular
those disorders that can harm the safety!
• The Scheppach construction circular saw has
been constructed exclusively with tools supplied
by Scheppach, according to EN 847-1 and acces-
sories constructed for the sawing of wood. Please
note that while sawing all workpieces should be held
and led safely.
• The maximum workpiece thickness is 125 mm for
the Structo 5.0 WE and 150 mm for the Structo 5.0
DR.
• Every use surpassing this counts as non-intended
use. In this case the manufacturer is not liable for
damages caused; therefore the user only bears the
consequences.
• The safety, work and maintenance regulations of the
producer as well as the measurments mentioned
in the "Technical information" must be adhered to.
• Attention must be paid to the applicable prevention
of accidents rules and to the other, generally ac-
cepted safety-related rules.
• The Scheppach construction circular saw should on-
ly be used, maintained or repaired by people who
are familiar with it and informed about the risks. Ar-
bitrary changes to the machine exclude liability of
the manufacturar.
• The Scheppach construction circular saw should
only be used with original accessories, original ex-
tension tools and original saw blades of the manu-
facturer.
• According to the currently valid regulations the use
of this machine is not allowed in closed rooms. The
machine should only be used outside or in suffi-
ciently ventilated rooms.

6. Other risks

• The machine is built according to the up to date
technical level and the accepted safety-related
rules. However, some remaining risks might ap-
pear during work.
• Risk of injury to fingers and hands by the rotating
saw blade in case of incorrect usage of the work-
piece.
• Injuries because of the workpiece being slung away
due to incorrect holding or usage, such as working
without end stop.
• Risk to health because of wood dust or wood splin-
ters. Wear personal protection gear such as eye
protection and dusk mask without fail.
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