Bosch Power Tools PKS 40, PKS 46 operating instructions For Your Safety

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For Your Safety

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■ The retracting blade guard 9 must be able to

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move freely and close by itself; it must not be

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clamped while opened.

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Working safely with this ma-

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■ Always use the riving knife 8.

chine is po ible only when the

operating and

afety information

■ For stationary use, the machine may be oper-

protectiveprahaglasses and hearing protec-

with clamping devices or in a vice is held more

■ Wear

are re d completely and the in-

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structions contained therein are

ated only on a sawing table with rest

rting pro-

strictly followed. In addition, the

tection.

general safety notes in the enclosed booklet

■ Apply the machine to the workpiece only when

must be obse ved. Before using for the first

switched on.

■ Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped

time, ask for a practical demonstration.

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secure than by hand.

■ F r long hair, wear hair protection. Work only

■ When working, always

guide the

machine

with closely fitting clothes.

away from the b dy.

■ The dust that is produced while working can be

■ Do not w rk with materials containing asbes-

detrimental to health, inflammable or explo-

tos.

■ The cutt ng path must be free of obstacles both

sive. Suitable safety measures are required.

Examples: Some dusts are regarded as carci-

above and below.

nogenic. Use suitable dust/chip extraction and

■ The saw blade must

not protrude more

wear a dust respirator.

■ If the mains cable is damaged or cut through

■ Keep hands clear of the rotating saw blade. Do

while working, do not touch the cable but im-

not come into contact with the rotating saw

mediately pull the mains plug. Never use the

blade on the underside of the workpiece.

machine with a damaged cable.

■ Do not allow fingers to enter the chip ejector 3.

■ When working with the machine, always hold it

■ Do not saw into nails, screws, etc.

firmly with both hands and provide for a secure

■ Do not work overhead with the machine.

stance.

■ Always direct the cable to the rear away from

■ The saw blade and riving knife must not be-

the machine.

come stuck in the cut. The saw teeth setting

■ Connect machines that are used in the open

must be wider and the main body of the saw

blade thinner than the thickness of the riving

via a residual current device (RCD) with an ac-

knife.

tuating current of 30 mA maximum. Use only

■ Protect saw blades against shock and impact.

extension cables that are approved for outdoor

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use.

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■ Do not wedge the saw blade.

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■ Hold the power tool only by the insulated

■ If the saw blade jams, switch off the machine

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gripping surfaces, when pe fo ming an op-

immediately.

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eration where the cutting tool may run into

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hidden wiring or its own

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■ After switching off, do not slow down the sawr

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blade by exerting side pressure.

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Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed

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Con act with electric lines can lead to fire and

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■ Always switch the machine off and w

it until it

metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the op-

erator.

has come to a standstill before placing it down.

■ Use appropriate detectors to determine if

■ Use only sharp, flawless saw blades. Change

utility lines e hidden in the work area or

cracked, bent or dull saw blades immediately.

call the local utility company for assist-

■ Saw blades of high alloy, high-speed steel

ance.

must not be used.

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electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead

■ Never allow children o use the machine.

to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes

■ Bosch is only able to ensure perfect operation

property damage or may cause an electric

of the machine if the original accessories in-

hock.

tended for it are u ed.

■ The machine must be operated only with the appertaining protective devices.