Intended Use; Safety Instructions - Scheppach PL55 Original Bedienungsanleitung

4. Intended use

Plunge-cut saws are intended to be used for sawing
wood, materials similar to wood and plastics.
The machine is designed and approved for use by
trained persons or specialists only.
Only saw blades suitable for the machine (HM or CV
saw blades) may be used. HSS saw blades or cutting
discs of any kind may not be used.
Any other applications are expressly prohibited and are
deemed improper use.
Neither the manufacturer nor the retailer can accept
any responsibility for injury, loss or damage caused by
misuse of this product of any kind.
Examples of misuse are given in the following non-ex-
haustive list:
Using the plunge saw for other purposes than those
which are intended;
• Failure to observe the safety instructions and warn-
ings as well as the assembly, operating, mainte-
nance and cleaning instructions contained in this
user manual;
• Failure to comply with any regulations relating to ac-
cident prevention, occupational medicine or safety
which specifically and/or generally apply to the use
of this plunge saw;
• Use of accessories or spare parts that are not in-
tended for this plunge saw;
• Modifications to the plunge saw;
• Repairs to the plunge saw by parties other than the
manufacturer or a qualified professional;
• Use of the plunge saw for commercial or industrial
applications;
• Operation or maintenance of the plunge saw by per-
sons not familiar with how to handle the plunge saw
and/or who are not aware of the related risks.
To use the equipment properly you must also observe
the safety information, the assembly instructions and
the operating instructions to be found in this manual.
All persons who use and service the equipment have to
be acquainted with this manual and must be informed
about the equipment's potential hazards.
It is also imperative to observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for the general rules of health and
safety at work.
The manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to the equipment nor for any damage resulting
from such changes.
Even when the equipment is used as prescribed it is
still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk factors.
The following hazards may arise in connection with the
machine's construction and design:
• Touching the exposed areas of the saw blade;
• Reaching into the rotating saw blade (cut injury);
• Kickback of the workpieces and parts of the work-
piece if used improperly;
• Saw blade breaks;
• Projection of defective hard metal parts of the saw
blade;
• Hearing loss in the event of failure to use the re-
quired ear protection;
• Damage to the eyes if the required safety goggles
are not used;
• Injury to health if the required dust mask is not used;
• Emission of wood dust that is harmful to health if
used in enclosed spaces.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed
for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is used in
commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equiv-
alent purposes.

5. Safety instructions

General power tool safety warnings
m WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or se-
rious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-
erence.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operat-
ed (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive at-
mospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while op-
erating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
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