Safety Notes - Westfalia AHKS 18 Original Instructions Manual

Please note the included General Safety Notes and
the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions,
damage or physical injury:
 Please read this manual carefully and use the unit
only according to this manual.
 When using the tool, use safety equipment including
dust mask and ear protection. If operating the tool
causes discomfort in any way, stop immediately and
review your method of use.
 Dispose of used packaging material carefully or store
it out of the reach of children. There is a danger of
suffocation!
 Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are
not allowed to use the unit, unless they are supervised and
briefed for their safety by a qualified person.
 Battery chargers are for indoors use only. Ensure that the
power supply and charger are protected against moisture at all
times.
Circular Saw Safety
Cutting procedures
 DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade.
Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing.
If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the
blade.
 Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The lower guard
cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
 Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece.
Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below
the workpiece.
 Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg.
Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to

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