Metabo BKS 400 Plus Original Operating Instructions page 21

Sparks may be created when work-
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ing with contaminated workpieces.
Do not operate the machine near in-
flammable liquids or gases, or in ex-
plosion hazard areas.
The saw shall only be started and
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operated by persons familiar with
circular saws and who are aware of
the dangers associated with the op-
eration of such machines at all
times.
Persons under 18 years of age shall
use this tool only in the course of
their vocational training under the
supervision of an instructor.
Keep bystanders, particularly chil-
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dren, out of the danger zone. Do not
permit bystanders to touch the de-
vice or mains cable while it is run-
ning.
Do not overload device – use it only
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within the performance range it was
designed for (see 'Technical Data').
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Danger! Risk of electric
shock!
Avoid exposing the machine to the
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rain if possible. Avoid operating the
machine in a damp or wet environ-
ment. Prevent body contact with
earthed objects such as radiators,
pipes, cooking stoves, refrigerators
when operating this machine. Store
the machine in dry areas. Do not
clean the machine with a water jet or
hose.
Do not use the mains cable for any
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purpose it is not intended for.
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Risk of personal injury and
crushing by moving parts!
Do not operate the machine without
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installed guards.
Always keep sufficient distance to
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the saw blade. Use suitable feeding
aids if necessary. Keep sufficient
distance to driven components
when operating the device.
Wait for the saw blade to come to a
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complete stop before removing cut-
outs, waste wood etc. from the work
area.
Do not attempt to stop the saw
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blade by pushing the workpiece
against its side.
Ensure the device is disconnected
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from power before servicing.
When turning ON the machine (e.g.
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after servicing) ensure that no tools
or loose parts are left on or in the
machine.
Turn power OFF if the machine is
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not used.
Please note that the electrical motor
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brake will not work during a power
outage, and it will take longer for the
saw blade to come to a stop.
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Cutting hazard, even with the
cutting tool at standstill!
Wear gloves when changing cutting
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tools.
Store saw blades in such a manner
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that nobody can get hurt.
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Risk of kickback (workpiece is
caught by the saw blade and thrown
against the operator)!
Always work with a properly set riv-
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ing knife.
Riving knife and saw blade used
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must match: The riving knife should
be thinner than the kerf, but thicker
than the saw blade body.
Do not jam workpieces.
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Make sure the saw blade is suitable
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for the workpiece material.
Cut thin or thin-walled workpieces
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only with fine-toothed saw blades.
Always use sharp saw blades.
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Check workpieces for foreign ob-
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jects (for example nails or screws).
Cut only stock of dimensions that al-
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low for safe and secure holding
while cutting.
Never cut several workpieces at the
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same time – and also never cut
bundles containing several individu-
al pieces. There is a risk of personal
injury if individual pieces are caught
by the saw blade in an uncontrolled
manner.
Remove small cut-outs, waste wood
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etc. from the work area – when you
are doing so, the saw blade must be
at a complete standstill.
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Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
Ensure that no parts of the body or
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clothing can be caught and drawn in
by rotating components (no ties, no
gloves, no loose-fitting clothes; con-
tain long hair with hairnet).
Never attempt to cut any workpiec-
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es which contain
– ropes,
– strings,
– bands,
– cables or
– wires or to which any of the
above are attached.
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Danger due to insufficient per-
sonal protection equipment!
Wear ear protection.
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Wear safety goggles.
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Wear dust mask.
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Wear suitable work clothes.
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When working outdoors wearing of
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non-slip shoes is recommended.
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Risk of injury by inhaling
wood dust!
Some types of wood dust (e.g. oak,
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beech, ash) may cause cancer
when inhaled. If working in a closed
room, always use a dust collector.
Make sure that as little as possible
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wood dust can escape into the envi-
ronment:
– install dust collector
– repair any leaks on the dust col-
lector
– keep your work area well venti-
lated at all times.
Operation without a dust collector is
only possible:
– outdoors;
– for short-term operation
(up to a maximum of 30 minutes); or
– if a dust respirator is worn.
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Hazard caused by modifica-
tion of the machine or use of parts
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