
3
SAFETY
GENERAL
lBeforeputtingintouse,faultloop impedance and suitabilityofovercurrentprotectivedevices need
tobe approved according toyour safetystandards.
lReadthroughthe entireoperatinginstructions beforeputting intooperation.
lInaddition tothe safetyrequirementscontainedinthese operating instructions, you must be careful
toobserveyour country’sapplicableregulations.
lThe operatinginstructionsmustalwaysbe nearthe machine puttheminaplasticfoldertoprotect
themfromdirt and humidity.Theymustbe readbyeveryoperatorbeforebeginningworkand
observed conscientiously. Onlypersons who havebeen trained intheuseof the machine and have
been informed ofthe various dangersmayworkwiththe machine. Therequiredminimumage must
be observed.
lInaddition tothe safetyrequirementscontained inthese operating instructions and yourcountry’s
applicableregulations,you shouldobservethe generallyrecognized technicalrules concerning the
operation ofwoodworkingmachines.
lThe machine mustonlybeused intechnicallyperfectconditioninaccordance withitsdesignated
use andthe instructions set out inthe operatingmanual, and onlybysafety-consciouspersons who
arefullyawareoftheriskisinvolved inoperating themachine.Anyfunctionaldisorders,especially
those affecting the safetyofthe machine; shouldthereforebe rectified immediately.
lObserveall safetyinstructions and warningsattachedtothe machine.
lSee toitthatsafetyinstructionsandwarnings attached tothe machinearealwayscompleteand
perfectlylegible.
lCaution when working,Thereisadanger tofingersand hands fromrotating cutting tools.
lMakesurethat machine stand isstableon firmground.
lCheckall power supplylines. Donot usedefectivelines.
lKeepchildren awayfromthe machinewhen it isconnected tothe power supply.
lOperatingpersonnelmustbe at least 18 yearsofage.
lPersons working on themachine must not be distracted fromtheir work
lThe machinemustbe equipped withatablelengthextension ifsecond person isworking atthe
circular saw removing cutworkpieces.The second person must not stand anywhereelse but at the
take-offtableend.
lThe working spaceon themachine must be free ofchipsandwood scrap.
lWear onlyclose-fittingclothes. Removerings, braceletsand other jewelry.
lAlwayswear adustmask, safetygoggles and hearing protection whenoperating the machine..
lThe workareashouldbe properlylit.
lPayattention tothe rotationaldirection ofthe motor - see ElectricalConnection.
lThe safetymechanismsonthe machine must not be removed or rendered unusable.
lCleaning,changing,calibrating,andsettingofthe machine mustonlybe carriedoutwhen the motor
isswitched offand the machineisdisconnected fromitspowersource.Removepowersupplyplug
fromsocket and wait for the rotatingblade tocompletelystop.
lPayattention tothe hazardofcuttingwhen handlingsawblades,groovingtoolsfeedingwood into
the machine or conductingmaintenance.
lNevertryremoving chipswhilstthe sawbladeisrunning andthe sawblade isnotinthe rest
position.
lNevertryusing the machine unless allofthe guardsand othersafetydevices necessaryforsafety
lSwitch the machineoffand removepowersupplyplugfromsocketwhen rectifying any
malfunctions.
lWhenworkingon the machine, all safetymechanismsand coversmust be mounted.
lUse onlysharpened, nick-free and non-deformedsaw blades.