This machine is intended to rip and
crosscut grown timber, faced boards,
chip board and wood-core plywood
sheets, and similar wood-derived materi-
als.

Do not cut round stock without suitable
jigs or fixtures. The rotating saw blade
could turn the workpiece.

When sawing thin stock layed on edge,
a suitable guide must be used for firm
support.

Use of wobble saw blades is not permit-
ted on this machine.

Danger!
Any other use is not as speci-
fied.

Use not as specified, alteration of the
saw or use of parts that are not
approved by the equipment manufac-
turer, can cause unforeseeable damage!

3.2

General safety instruc-
tions

When operating this electric tool observe
the following safety instructions, to
exclude the risk of personal injury or
material damage.
Please also observe the special safety
instructions in the respective chapters;
Keep all enclosed documents for future
reference.
Observe the statuary accident insurance
institution regulations and regulations for
the prevention of accidents pertaining to
the operation of circular saws, where
applicable.

General Hazard!

Keep your work area tidy – a messy
work area invites accidents.
Be alert. Know what you are doing. Set
out to work with reason. Do not operate
electric tool while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
Consider environmental conditions.
Keep work area well lighted.
Prevent adverse body positions. Ensure
firm footing and keep your balance at all
times. Use suitable workpiece supports
when cutting long stock.
Do not operate electric tool near inflam-
mable liquids or gases.
The circular saw shall only be started
and operated by persons familiar with
circular saws, and who are at any time
aware of the dangers associated with
the operation of such tool.
Persons under the age of 18 years shall
operate this electric tool only in the
course of their vocational training, under
the supervision of an instructor.
Keep bystanders, particularly children,

out of the danger zone. Do not permit
other persons to touch the electric tool or
power cable while it is running.
Do not overload electric tool – use it only
within the performance range it was
designed (see Technical Specifications).

Danger! Risk of electric shock!

Do not expose electric tool to rain.
Do not operate electric tool in damp or
wet environment.
Prevent body contact with earthed
objects such as radiators, pipes, cooking
stoves, refrigerators when operating this
electric tool.
Do not use the power cable for purposes
it is not intended for.

Risk of personal injury and
crushing by moving parts!

Do not operate the electric tool without
installed guards.
Always keep sufficient distance to the
cutting tool. Use suitable feeding aids, if
necessary.
Keep sufficient distance to motor and
driven components when operating elec-
tric tool. Ensure electric tool is discon-
nected from power supply before servic-
ing.
Ensure that when switching on (e.g. after
servicing) no tools or loose parts are left
on or in the electric tool.
Turn power off if the electric tool is not
used.

Cutting hazard, even with the
cutting tool at standstill!

Wear gloves when changing cutting
tools.

Risk of kickback (workpiece is

caught by the saw blade and thrown
against the operator)!

Always work with a properly set riving
knife.
Do not jam workpieces.
Cut thin or thin-walled workpieces only
with fine-toothed saw blades. Always
use sharp saw blades.
If in doubt, check workpiece for inclusion
of foreign matter (e.g. nails or screws).

Drawing-in/trapping hazard!

Ensure that no parts of the body or cloth-
ing can get caught and drawn in by rotat-
ing components (no neckties, no loose-
fitting clothes; contain long hair with hair-
net).

Hazard generated by insuffi-
cient personal protection gear!

Wear hearing protection.
Wear safety glasses.
Wear dust mask if work generates dust.
Wear suitable work clothes. When work-
ing outdoors wearing of non-slip shoes is
recommended.

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