Residual Risks; Markings On Tool; Package Contents - DeWalt DWE396 Original Instructions Manual

EN GLI SH
5) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
Additional Safety Rules for Alligator
Saws
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
PLUGGING INTO THE MAINS, SWITCHING ON AND OFF
• Always ensure that the alligator saw is switched
OFF before plugging into the mains.
• After switching OFF, never attempt to stop the
saw blades with your fingers.
Never put the saw down on a table
or work bench unless switched OFF.
The saw blades will keep running up to
10 seconds after the machine has been
switched OFF.
WHEN SAWING
• Remove all nails and metal objects from the
workpiece before starting work.
• Wherever possible, use clamps and vices to
fasten the workpiece securely.
• Do not attempt to saw extremely small
workpieces.
• Do not bend too far forward. Make sure
that you always stand firmly, particularly on
scaffolding and ladders.
• Always hold the saw with both hands.
• Do not use the saw for cutting curves and
pockets.
CHECKING AND CHANGING THE SAW BLADES
• Unplug the tool before cleaning or changing the
saw blades.
• Only use D WALT saw blades conforming to
E
the specifications contained in these operating
instructions.
• Only sharp saw blades in perfect working
condition should be used; cracked or bent saw
blades should be discarded and replaced at
once.
• Always use suitable gloves when handling the
saw blades and rough work materials.
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Residual Risks

In spite of the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing.
– Risk of personal injury due flying particles.
– Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.

Markings on Tool

The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Do not expose the power tool to humidity.
Do not use the power tool if the main
cable is damaged.
DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. 1)
The Date Code (q), which also includes the year of
manufacture, is printed into the housing.
Example:
2012 XX XX
Year of Manufacture

Package Contents

The package contains:
1 Alligator saw
1 TCT saw blade set for low density building
block (DWE396, DWE397)
1 TCT saw blade set for medium density building
block (DWE398)
1 TCT saw blade set for cellular concrete and
plaster board (DWE399)
1 Hex key
1 Cutting slot scraper (DWE399 only)
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing