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Operators have to be at least 18 years of age.
Trainees of at least 16 years of age are allowed
to use the machine under supervision.
Keep children away from the machine when it is
connected to the power supply.
Check the power cable (9). Never use a faulty or
damaged power cable.
Keep your workplace clean of wood scrap and
any unnecessary objects.
Persons working on the machine should not be
distracted.
Note the direction of rotation of the motor and
saw blade.
After you have switched off the motor, never slow
down the saw blade by applying pressure to its
side.
Fit only blades which are well sharpened and
have no cracks or deformations.
The machine is to be operated only with tools
which conform with EN 847-1: 2003.
Faulty saw blades have to be replaced
immediately.
Never use saw blades which do not comply with
the data specified in this manual.
Make sure that the arrow on the saw blade
complies with the arrow marked on the machine.
Make certain that the saw blade does not touch
the rotary table in any setting. To do so, pull out
the power plug and tilt the saw blade by hand into
the 45° position and the 90° position.
If necessary, re-adjust the saw head as
described in Section C/F.
It is imperative to make sure that all the devices
used to cover the saw blade are in good working
order.
Never wedge the hinged guard hood in open
position.
Never dismantle the machine’s safety devices or
put them out of operation.
Damaged or faulty safety devices have to be
replaced immediately.
Never cut workpieces which are too small to hold
securely in your hand.
Do not place your hands in awkward positions
where one or both may slip suddenly and touch
the saw blade.
When working with long workpieces, use an
additional support (table, stand, etc.) to prevent
the machine from tipping over.
Always clamp round workpieces such as dowel
rods etc. with suitable devices.
There must be no nails or other foreign bodies in
that part of the workpiece you want to cut.
Always stand to the side of the saw blade when
working with the saw.
Never load the machine so much that it cuts out.
Always press the workpiece firmly against the
table and the stop rail to prevent it from wobbling
or twisting.
Make sure that off-cuts can be removed from the
side of the saw blade. If not, they may catch on
the saw blade crown and be catapulted into the
surrounding area.
Never saw several workpieces simultaneously.
Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed
pieces of wood when the saw blade is running.
To rectify faults or remove jammed pieces of
wood, always switch off the machine first. - Pull
out the power plug!
Conversions, adjustments, measurements and
cleaning jobs are to be performed only when the
motor is switched off. - Pull out the power plug!
Before you switch on the machine, check that all
wrenches and adjustment tools have been
removed.
When you leave your workplace, switch off the
motor and pull out the power plug.
Electric installation work, repairs and
maintenance are to be carried out only by
specialists.
All guards and safety devices have to be refitted
immediately after completion of any repairs or
maintenance.
It is imperative to observe the manufacturer’s
safety, operating and maintenance instructions
as well as the dimensions quoted in the technical
data.
It is imperative to observe the accident
prevention regulations in force in your area as
well as all other generally recognized rules of
safety.
Note the information published by your profes-
sional associations.(VBG7j)
Switch on the dust extraction system each time
you use the machine.
The machine may be used in closed rooms only
in conjunction with a suitable vacuum extraction
system.
The circular cross-cut must be connected to a
230 V socket-outlet with a minimum 10 A fuse.
Never use light-duty machines for heavy-duty
work.
Never use the cable for any purpose other than
that for which it is intended!
Adopt a firm standing position and keep your
balance at all times.
Check the tool for signs of damage!
Before you carry on using the tool it is imperative
to check that its safety devices and any slightly
damaged parts are working properly and in the
way intended.
Check that the moving parts work properly and
do not jam or whether any of the parts are
