SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Checking the blade guard | |
! | WARNING! Always check that the guard is |
correctly fitted before starting the machine. | |
Also check that the blade is fitted correctly | |
| and is not damaged in anyway. A damaged |
| blade can cause personal injuries. See |
| instructions under the heading Assembly. |
Check that the guard is complete and without any cracks or deformations.
General safety precautions
•A power cutter is designed to cut hard materials, such as masonry. Observe the increased risk of kickback when cutting soft materials. See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.
•Do not use the power cutter until you have read the entire contents of this Operator’s Manual.
All servicing, in addition to the points listed in the section ”Control, maintenance and service of the power cutter’s safety equipment”, should be carried out by trained service specialists.
•Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your
•Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment.
•Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification.
•Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
•Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have understood the contents of the operator’s manual.
Transport and storage
Do not store or transport the power cutter with the blade fitted.
Store the power cutter in a lockable area so that it is out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.
The blade should be removed from the machine after use and stored well. Store the blade in the dry.
General working instructions
! | WARNING! This section describes basic |
safety directions for using a power cutter. | |
This information is never a substitute for | |
| professional skills and experience. If you get |
| into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop |
| and seek expert advice. Contact your dealer, |
| service agent or an experienced power |
| cutter user. Do not attempt any task that you |
| feel unsure of! |
Basic safety rules
•Look around you:
-To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine.
-To make sure that none of the above might come into contact with the cutting equipment.
•Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
•Never start to work with the power cutter before the working area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look out for any obstacles with unexpected movement. Ensure when cutting that no material can become loose and fall, causing operating injury.Take great care when working on sloping ground.
•Make sure that no clothes or parts of the body come in contact with the cutting equipment when it is rotating.
•Keep at a safe distance from the cutting equipment when it is rotating.
•The guard for the cutting equipment must always be on when the machine is running.
•Ensure that the working area is sufficiently illuminated to create a safe working environment.
•Do not move the machine when the cutting equipment is rotating.
•Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position.
•Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in the area to be cut.
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