Residual Risks - Stanley STCT1820 Manual

Use clamps or another practical way to
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secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Keep hands away from cutting area. Never
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reach underneath the work piece any reason.
Do not insert fingers or thumb into the vicinity of
the reciprocating blade and blade clamp. Do
not stabilize the saw by gripping the shoe.
Keep blades sharp. Dull or damaged blades
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may cause the saw to swerve or stall under
pressure. Always use the appropriate type of
saw blade for the workpiece material and type
of cut.
When cutting pipe or conduit, make sure
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that they are free from water, electrical
wiring, etc.
Do not touch the workpiece or the blade
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immediately after operating the tool. They
can become very hot.
Be aware of hidden hazards, before cutting
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into walls, floors or ceilings, check for the
location of wiring and pipes.
The blade will continue to move after
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releasing the switch. Always switch the tool
off and wait for the saw blade to come to a
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complete standstill before putting the tool down.
Warning! The vibration emission value
during actual use of the power tool can differ from
the declared value depending on the ways in which
the tool is used. The vibration level may increase
above the level stated.
The intended use is described in this
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instruction manual. The use of any accessory
or attachment or performance of any operation
with this tool other than those recommended in
this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury and/or damage to property.
Safety of others
This appliance is not intended for use by
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persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
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they do not play with the appliance.

Residual risks

Additional residual risks may arise when using the
tool which may not be included in the enclosed
safety warnings. These risks can arise from mis-
use, prolonged use etc.Even with the application of
the relevant safety regulations and the implemen-
tation of safety devices, certain residual risks can
not be avoided. These include:
Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving
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parts.
Injuries caused when changing any parts,
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blades or accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool.
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When using any tool for prolonged periods
ensure you take regular breaks.
Impairment of hearing.u Health hazards caused
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by breathing dust developed when using your
tool (example: working with wood, especially
oak, beech and MDF.)
Labels on tool
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The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the
user must read the instruction manual.
Additional safety instructions for batteries
and chargers
Batteries
Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not store in locations where the temperature
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may exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between
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10 °C and 40 °C.
Charge only using the charger provided with the
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tool.
When disposing of batteries, follow the
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instructions given in the section "Protecting the
environment".
Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.
Chargers
Use your Stanley charger only to charge the
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battery in the tool with which it was supplied.
Other batteries could burst, causing personal
injury and damage.
Never attempt to charge non rechargeable
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batteries.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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