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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Check that the switch and switch lock move freely and that
their return spring systems function.
Start the machine, release the switch, and check that the
machine and b
lade stop.
Checking the blade guard
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 hav e read the entire
contents of this Oper
ator’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 y
ou are taking medication that could affect
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading P
ersonal protective equipment.
• Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its or
iginal specification.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and ser
vice 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
ensur
ing that they have understood the contents of the
operator’s manual.
Transport and storage
Do not store or transport the power cutter with the cutting
blade fitted.
Store the power cutter in a lockable area so that it is out of
reach of children and unauthor
ised persons.
All blades should be removed from the cutter after use and
stored carefully
. Store cutting blades in dry, frost free
conditions.
Special care should be taken with abrasive discs. Abrasive
discs m
ust be stored on a flat, level surface. If blades are
supplied with a backing pad then a spacer should be used to
keep them flat. If an abrasive disc is stored in humid
conditions, this can cause imbalance and result in injury.
Inspect new blades for transport or storage damage.
General working instructions
Basic safety rules
• Look around you:
- To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect
y
our control of the machine.
- To make sure that none of the above come into contact with
the cutting b
lade.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
f
og, 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
w
orking area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look
out for any obstacles with unexpected mo vement. 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 r
unning.
• Ensure that the working area is sufficiently illuminated to
create a saf
e working environment.
• Do not move the machine when the cutting equipment is
rotating.
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WARNING! Always check that the guard is
correctly fitted before starting the machine.
Check that the cutting blade is fitted
correctly and does not show signs of
damage. A damaged cutting blade can cause
personal injury. See instructions under the
heading Assembly.
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WARNING! This section describes basic
safety directions for using a power cutter.
This information is never a substitute for
professional skills and experience. If y ou 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!