Safety Instructions - Scheppach SD1600V Original Bedienungsanleitung

Risk of injury! Parts can be catapulted!
The equipment may only be used for the tasks it is
designed to handle. Any use beyond this is improper.
The user/operator, not the manufacturer, is responsi-
ble for damages or injuries of any type resulting from
this.
Please observe that our equipment was not designed
with the intention of use for commercial or industrial
purposes. We assume no guarantee if the equipment
is used in commercial or industrial applications, or for
equivalent work.
• Only suitable saw blades may be used for the ma-
chine.
• An element of the intended use is also the obser-
vance of the safety instructions, as well as the as-
sembly instructions and operating information in
the operating manual.
• Persons who operate and maintain the machine
must be familiar with the manual and must be in-
formed about potential dangers.
• In addition, the applicable accident prevention reg-
ulations must be strictly observed.
• Other general occupational health and safety-relat-
ed rules and regulations must be observed.
• The liability of the manufacturer and resulting dam-
ages are excluded in the event of modifications of
the machine.
Residual risks
Even when this electric tool is operated properly,
residual risks still remain. The following hazards
may arise in connection with the design and con-
struction of this electric tool:
• Lung damage if suitable dust protection mask is not
worn.
• Hearing damage if suitable hearing protection is
not worn.
• Contact with the blade in the uncovered cutting
zone
• Injuries (cuts) when changing the blade
• Crushed fingers
• Kickback
• Tilting of the workpiece due to inadequate support
• Touching the blade
• Catapulting of pieces of timber and workpieces

5. Safety instructions

5.1 General safety information on electric power
tools
WARNING
The following basic safety measures must be ob-
served when using electric tools for protection against
electric shock, and the risk of injury and fire.
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Read all these notices before using the electric tool and
store the safety instructions well for later reference.
Maintenance and service
1. Regular cleaning, maintenance, and lubrica-
tion.
Pull out the mains plug before making any settings,
service or repair work.
2. Only have your device repaired by qualified
specialists and only with original spare parts.
This ensures that safety of the device is maintained.
Safe work
1. Keep your work area tidy
- Disorder in the work area can lead to accidents.
2. Check the ambient conditions
- Do not expose electric tools to rain.
- Never use electric power tools in damp or wet
locations.
- Make sure that the work area is well-illuminated.
- Do not use electric tools where there is a risk of
fire or explosion.
3. Protect yourself against electric shocks
- Avoid physical contact with earthed parts (e.g.
pipes, radiators, electric ranges, cooling devices).
4. Keep other persons away
- Do not allow other persons, especially children,
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,
elevated or closed location out of the reach of
children.
6. Do not overload your electric tool
- They will work better and more safely within their
specified capacity range.
7. Use the right tools
- Do not use low-output electric tools for heavy
work.
- Do not use the electric tool for purposes for which
it is not intended. For example, do not use hand-
held 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 rec-
ommended.
- Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
9. Use personal safety equipment
- Wear safety goggles.
- Use a dust mask when working on dusty jobs.
10. Connect up the dust extraction system
- If connections for dust extraction and a collecting
device are present, make sure that they are con-
nected and used properly.