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• If you saw round wood you must use an appropriate sup-
port to prevent the work piece from turning.
• When sawing round wood, make sure that the work piece
does not turn.
• For sawing heavy or cumbersome pieces, use the appro-
priate working aids for bracing.
(Special accessory roller stands).
• Try to support the work pieces and always use the ap-
propriate saw blade to reduce the noise.
• Place the upper saw band guide as closely as possible to
the work piece.
• Once the height has been adjusted the adjusting device
must be locked again.
• On slanted table plates, attach the longitudinal stop on
the lower table plate half.
• Do not brake the saw band with side pressure after
switching off.
• Remove work pieces that have become stuck only with
the motor switched off and with the saw band at a stand-
still.
• Cut off the external power supply of the machine even
if only minor changes of place are envisaged. Properly
reconnect the machine to the supply mains before re-
commissioning.
• When leaving the work place, switch the motor off. Pull
the power supply plug.
Always disconnect the mains plug when the machine is
not used.
• Check the machine prior to each operation for func-
tional safety devices, functional switch. Do not use the
machine if the safety devices, the switch, the electrical
supply lines, the plug or other parts are damaged.
• Caution: Always place the upper saw blade guidance in
the lowest position and lock it before you transport the
machine. The door must always be closed and locked.
m Use only as authorized
CE tested machines meet all valid EC machine guidelines as
well as all relevant guidelines for each machine.
• All protective and safety device must be mounted on the
machine before beginning work.
• The machine is designed to be operated by one person.
The operator is responsible for all other persons in the
working area.
• Observe all safety instructions and warnings attached to
the machine.
• See to it that safety instructions and warnings attached
to the machine are always complete and perfectly leg-
ible.
• The bandsaw with the supplied tools and accessories is
designed exclusively for sawing wood, material similar to
wood, and non-ferrous metals and steel.
• The maximum dimension of the workpieces to be proc-
essed may not exceed with the standard design of the
table size.
• For larger workpiece dimensions which require tipping
of the table top, the table extension or the dolly (special
accessories) must be used.
• The band saw can also be used for sawing metal when
it is equipped with a special saw band dolly (special
accessory) and a operated at an adapted cutting speed.
Metal allows with more than 80 % magnesium may not
be processed due to the danger of fires.
• With special saw blades (special accessories) the ribbon
saw can also be used to saw non-ferrous metal and plas-
tics. Material alloys containing more than 80% magne-
sium must not be processed due to the risk of fire. Use
only the saw blades offered by the manufacturer.
• When used in enclosed rooms, the machine must be
connected to a vacuum exhaust unit. Use the dust ex-
tractor to remove matchwood or saw dust. The vacuum
support flow rate must be 20 m/s. Subatmospheric pres-
sure 860 Pa.
• The vacuum exhaust unit automatically switches on af-
ter a 2-3 second delay after the machine tool is turned
on. This avoids overloading the circuit fuse.
• After turning off the machine tool, the vacuum exhaust
unit remains on for an additional 2-3 seconds and is
then automatically switched off. Remaining dust is
thereby removed by vacuum exhaust, as required by
German regulations governing hazardous materials. This
results in savings in electricity consumption and reduces
noise levels, as the vacuum exhaust unit is on only dur-
ing machine tool operation.
• A suction device which conforms with commercial regu-
lations must be used for suction in commercial areas.
• Do not switch off or remove suction units or dust extrac-
tors while the work machine is in operation.
• The machine must only be used in technically perfect
condition in accordance with its designated use and the
instructions set out in the operating manual, and only
by safety-conscious persons who are fully aware of the
risks involved in operating the machine. Any functional
disorders, especially those affecting the safety of the
machine, should therefore be rectified immediately.
• The safety, work and maintenance instructions of the
manufacturer as well as the technical data given in the
calibrations and dimensions must be adhered to.
• Relevant accident prevention regulations and other, gen-
erally recognized safety-technical rules must also be ad-
hered to.
• The machine may only be used, maintained, and operat-
ed by persons familiar with it and instructed in its opera-
tion and procedures. Arbitrary alterations to the machine
release the manufacturer from all responsibility for any
resulting damages.
• The machine may only be used with original accessories
and original tools made by the manufacturer.
• Any other use exceeds authorization. The manufacturer
is not responsible for any damages resulting from unau-
thorized use; risk is the sole responsibility of the opera-
tor.
• Caution: The use of other tools or accessories than the
ones specified in the operating instructions may present
a risk of injury for you.
m Remaining hazards
The machine has been built using modern technology in ac-
cordance with recognized safety rules. Some remaining haz-
ards, however, may still exist.
• Risk of injury for fingers and hands by the rotating saw
band due to improper handling of the work piece.
• Risk of injury through the hurling work piece due to
improper handling, such as working without the push
stick.
• Risk of damaging your health due to wood dust and wood
chips. Wear personal protective cloth such as goggles.
Use a fitting dust extractor.
• Risk of injury due to defective saw band. Regularely
check saw band for such defects.
• Risk of injury for fingers and hands while changing saw
