Safety Notes - Westfalia ASS18 Original Instructions Manual

Please note the included General Safety Notes and the
following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage
or physical injury.
Please also observe the safety notes in the manuals
for battery and charger.
▪ Please read this manual carefully and use the unit only according to this
manual.
▪ 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 machine, unless they are supervised and briefed for their safety by a
qualified person.
▪ The unit is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of children. Never leave
the unit unsupervised when in use. Keep it out of reach of children or persons
in need of supervision. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the unit.
▪ Do not cut or saw where there may be hidden electricity, gas or water utility
services.
▪ Only use saw blades that are suitable for this model. Do not cut with blunt,
damaged or bent saw blades. Make sure the saw blade is firmly tightened
before switching on the unit.
▪ Do not attempt to cut workpieces so small that they cannot be securely
fastened. Do not support the workpiece with your hand or your foot. There is
danger of kick-back! Do not reach over the front of the unit or place either
hand in the vicinity of the saw blade, e.g. to remove lose splinters,
swarf/shavings or jammed workpiece fragments.
▪ Always remove the battery when not in use, before maintaining or changing
the saw blade.
▪ For your safety, please wear safety goggles, a dust mask and ear protection.
▪ Make sure there are no nails, screws or similar items in the work piece.

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