General Safety Notes - Proxxon KGS 80 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions
GB
KGS 80 Crosscut and mitre saw
Contents:
1 General safety notes ..................................11
2 Specific safety notes ..................................12
3 General view (fig. 1) ..................................12
4 Description of machine ..............................12
5 Technical data ............................................13
6 Before beginning work................................13
7 Working with the KGS 80 Crosscut
and mitre saw ............................................13
7.1 Cutting capacity ..........................................13
7.2 Sawing ........................................................13
7.2.1 General notes on setting the saw head ......13
7.2.2 Straight and mitre cuts ..............................13
Dear Customer!
Using these instructions
• makes it easier to get familiar with the device
• prevents malfunctions caused by improper handling, and
l• engthens the service life of your device.
Please keep these instructions readily accessible at all times.
Use the device only when you have understood it exactly and always
adhere to the instructions.
PROXXON is not liable for the safe functioning of the device in cas-
es of:
• handling that does not conform to the usual usage,
• purposes of use not designated in the instructions,
• disregard of the safety instructions.
You are not entitled to guarantee claims in cases of:
• operator errors,
• inadequate maintenance.
For your own safety, please follow the safety instructions exactly.
Use only genuine PROXXON replacement parts.
We reserve the right to make improvements in the sense of techni-
cal progress. We wish you much success with the device.

1 General safety notes

General Safety Information
CAUTION! When using electric power tools, the following safe-
ty measures must be observed for protection from electric
shock, risk of injury, and fire hazards.
Read and take note of all these instructions before you start up
the product. Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
Safe working
Always keep your working area tidy.
1. Disorder in the working area can lead to accidents.
Take account of surrounding influences.
1. Do not expose tools to the rain.
7.2.2.1 If you would like to produce straight cuts
(see fig. 2a) ................................................13
7.2.2.2 If you would like to produce mitre cuts:
(See fig. 2b): ..............................................14
7.2.3 Working with the Length Stop (see fig. 4)..14
8 Care and Maintenance................................14
8.1 Replacing the saw blade
(see fig. 5a and 5b):....................................14
8.2 Cleaning ......................................................14
9 Disposal ......................................................15
10 EU declaration of conformity ......................15
1. Do not use tools in damp or wet surroundings.
2. Ensure that the lighting is good.
3. Do not use tools in the vicinity of combustible liquids or gases.
Protect yourself from electric shocks.
1. Avoid body parts from coming into contact with earthed parts.
Keep other people away.
1. Do not let other people, especially children, touch the tool or the
cable. Keep them well away from the working area.
Keep unused tools in a safe place.
1. Unused equipment should be kept in a dry, closed location out of
the reach of children.
Do not overload your tool.
1. You will be able to work better and safer within the given power
range.
Always use the correct tool.
1. Do not use low power machines for heavy work.
2. Do not use tools for purposes for which they were not designed.
For example do not use manually-operated circular saws for cut-
ting branches or firewood.
Wear suitable working clothing.
1. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can get caught up
by moving parts.
2. When working in the open air we recommend the use of non-slip
footwear.
3. Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
Use the protective equipment.
1. Wear safety glasses.
2. Wear a breathing mask when carrying out dust-generating work.
Connect to the dust extraction equipment.
1. If connections are available to dust extraction and collection
equipment, make sure that they are properly connected and used.
Do not use the cable for purposes for which it was not designed.
1. Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of its socket. Protect the
cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
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