Additional safety instructions
Personal safety
Never tamper with or modify the product or accessories in any way.
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Operate the power tool only together with the safety devices that belong to it.
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If you use the power tool without a dust extractor, always wear light respiratory protection when
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undertaking work that creates dust.
Always hold the power tool firmly with both hands on the grips provided.
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Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
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Improve the blood circulation in your fingers by relaxing your hands and exercising your fingers
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during breaks between working.
The power tool is not intended for use by debilitated persons who have received no special training.
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Do not switch the power tool on until it is at the workplace and has been brought to its working
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position.
Remove the battery if a problem occurs with the power tool, whenever you change accessory tools
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or accessories and before storing or transporting the power tool.
Do not work overhead with the power tool.
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Do not attempt to brake the power tool by applying lateral pressure to the saw blade.
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Before inserting the battery, check that the saw is switched off and that the switch-on interlock is
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activated. In this way you avoid injuries due to unintentional starting of the power tool.
While the power tool is running, do not touch the clamping flange or the clamping screw.
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Before you lay down the power tool, wait until the power tool has come to a complete stop.
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Before changing the accessory tool, wait until the power tool has cooled down.
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Never press the drive spindle lock button while the saw blade is rotating.
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Never direct the power tool toward persons.
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The switch-on interlock must always be activated whenever you change accessories or the battery,
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for transport and when you are going to stow the power tool away.
Always use a saw blade suitable for the material and the condition of the workpiece.
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Bring the saw blade into contact with the workpiece only when the circular saw is switched on.
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Adapt forward pressure to the saw blade and the material being cut. In this way you prevent the
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saw blade from stalling and possibly causing kickback.
Avoid overheating the tips of the saw blade teeth.
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The rated speed of the accessory tool must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on
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the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can disintegrate and fly apart.
Do not work in an environment heavily contaminated with dust.
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Dust produced by grinding, sanding, cutting and drilling can contain dangerous chemicals. Some
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examples are: lead or lead-based paints; brick, concrete and other masonry products, natural
stone and other products containing silicates; certain types of wood, such as oak, beech and
chemically treated wood; asbestos or materials that contain asbestos. Determine the exposure of
the operator and bystanders by means of the hazard classification of the materials to be worked.
Implement the necessary measures to restrict exposure to a safe level, for example by the use of a
dust collection system or by the wearing of suitable respiratory protection. The general measures
for reducing exposure include:
working in an area that is well ventilated,
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avoidance of prolonged contact with dust,
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directing dust away from the face and body,
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wearing protective clothing and washing exposed areas of the skin with water and soap.
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Always wear a dust mask that meets the requirements of the application.
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