stall, possibly causing the power tool to kick back.
5.2.6Power tool use and care
a)Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to secure the workpiece. The workpiece is thus held more securely than by hand and both hands remain free to operate the power tool.
b)Check that the insert tools used are compatible with the chuck system and that they are secured in the chuck correctly.
5.2.7Electrical safety
a)Before beginning work, check the working area (e.g. using a metal detector) to ensure that no concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes are present. External metal parts of the power tool may become live, for example, when an electric cable is damaged accidentally. This presents a serious risk of electric shock.
5.2.8Battery use and care
a)Observe the special instructions applicable to the transport, storage and use of
b)Do not expose batteries to high temperatures or fire. This presents a risk of explosion.
c)Batteries must not be opened or dismantled, squashed, heated to temperatures over 100°C or incinerated. A risk of fire, explosion or in-
jury through contact with caustic substances may otherwise result.
d)Do not use batteries other than those approved for use with the applicable power tool or appli- ance. Use of other batteries or use of the battery for purposes for which it is not intended presents a risk of fire and explosion.
e)Do not charge or continue to use damaged bat- teries (e.g. batteries with cracks, broken parts, bent or
5.2.9Work area
a)Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
b)Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated. Exposure to dust at a poorly ventilated workplace may result in damage to the health.
5.2.10Personal protective equipment
a)The user and any other persons in the vicinity must wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat, ear protection, protective gloves and breathing protection while the power tool is in use.
5.2.11Protective device
a)Do not switch the power tool on if the saw blade, the blade guard, the pivoting guard or the riving knife are not fitted correctly.
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6. Before use
6.1 Battery use and care
NOTE
Battery performance drops at low temperatures. Never use the battery until the cells become fully discharged. Change to the second battery as soon
as a drop in performance is noticed. Recharge the battery immediately so that it is ready for reuse.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Never store the battery where it is exposed to direct sunlight or sources of heat, e.g. on heaters / radiators or behind a motor vehicle windscreen. Batteries that have reached the end of their life must be disposed of safely and correctly to avoid environmental pollution.
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