5. Safety precautions
5.1 Basic information concerning safety
In addition to the information relevant to safety given in each of the sections of these operating instructions, the following points must be strictly observed at all times.
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Read all safety precautions and instructions! Failure to observe the following safety precautions and instruc- tions may lead to electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
●Observe the information given in the operating instruc- tions concerning operation, care and maintenance.
●Nevertheless, the tool and its accessories may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained person- nel or when misused.
●Do not make use of incorrect accessories (e.g. the wrong circular saw blade, the wrong extraction con- nector or the wrong type of vacuum cleaner).
●To avoid the risk of injury, always use only Hilti origi- nal accessories.
●Connect the tool to an external dust removal system if the material to be cut produces dust hazardous to health.
●Modification of the tool is not permissible.
●Do not use the tool for cutting tree branches or logs.
5.2Take the necessary precautions to make the workplace safe
●Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
●Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated.
●Keep the working area tidy. Objects which could cause injury should be removed from the working area. Untidi- ness at the workplace may lead to accidents.
●Keep the area above and below the cutting line free of obstacles.
●Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece securely in position. It is then held more safely and both hands remain free for holding and operating the tool.
●Wear protective goggles. Wear breathing protection if the work creates dust.
●Wear suitable working clothing. Do not wear loose clothing, loose long hair or jewelry as these can become caught up in moving parts. Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
●When working, keep other persons, particularly children, outside the range of the tool. Do not permit other per- sons to touch the electric tool or the extension cord.
●Avoid unusual body positions. Work from a secure stance and stay in balance at all times.
●Connect the dust removal system. Ensure that it is connected and used correctly.
●To avoid tripping and falling when working, always lead the supply cord, extension cord and extraction hose away to the rear.
●Concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes pre- sent a serious hazard if damaged while you are work- ing. Accordingly, check the area in which you are work- ing beforehand (e.g. using a metal detector). Avoid contact between your body and earthed / grounded objects, such as pipes or radiators. External metal parts of the tool may become live, for example, when an elec- tric cable is damaged inadvertently.
5.3General safety precautions
●Use the right electric tool for the job. Do not use the tool for purposes for which it was not intended. Use the tool only as directed and when it is in faultless condition.
●Use only the original accessories and auxiliary equip- ment listed in the operating instructions. Use of acces- sories or items of auxiliary equipment other than those listed in the operating instructions may present a risk of personal injury.
●Take the influences of your surroundings into account. Do not expose the tool to rain or snow and do not use it in damp or wet conditions. Do not use the tool where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
●Keep the tool, especially its grip surfaces, clean and free from oil and grease.
●Do not overload the tool. It will operate more efficiently and more safely within the performance range for which it was designed.
●Always hold the tool securely, with both hands on the grips provided.
●Switch on the tool only after it has been brought into position where the cut is to be made.
●The dust removal hood should not be disassembled.
●Store tools in a safe place when not in use. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high place or locked away where they are out of reach of children.
●Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry the tool with your finger on the on/off switch. Check that the on / off switch is in the “off” position before plugging the supply cord into the electric socket.
●Disconnect the supply cord plug from the socket when the tool is not in use (e.g. during breaks, before main- tenance and before changing insert tools).
●Switch the tool off before transporting it.
●Take care of your insert tools. You will be able to work more efficiently and more safely if the insert tools are kept sharp and clean. Observe instructions on care and maintenance and on changing insert tools.
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