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ENGLISH
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b. Power to the tool should always be supplied via residual
current device with a rated residual current of 30mA or
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less.
Additional safety warnings for jigsaws
and reciprocating saws
cessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator
an electric shock
work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and
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may lead to loss of control.
Contact with or inhalation of dusts
arising from cutting applications may endanger
the health of the operator and possible bystand-
protection against dust and fumes and ensure
that persons within or entering the work area are
also protected.
underneath the work piece for any reason. Do not insert
and blade clamp. Do not stabilise the saw by gripping the
shoe.
Dull or damaged blades 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 that they are free
from water, electrical wiring, etc.
Properly
This
Before attempting to prune a tree, ensure there are not by-
laws or regulations that would prohibit or control the felling of
the tree.
Cutting ac-
Tree branches are liable to swing towards the tree trunk. In
Holding the
addition to the user, any bystander, building or object below
the branch is at risk of being struck by the branch.
Never reach
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
Do not touch the workpiece or the blade immediately after
operating the tool. They can become very hot.
Be aware of hidden hazards, before cutting into walls,
pipes.
The blade will continue to move after releasing the
switch. Always switch the tool off and wait for the saw
blade to come to a complete standstill before putting
the tool down.
The intended use is described in this instruction manual.
The use of any accessory or attachment or performance
of any operation with this tool other than those recom-
mended in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury and/or damage to property.
Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
Be aware of the direction a branch may fall. Consider all
conditions that may affect the direction of fall, including:
the length and weight of the branch to be cut
the intended direction of fall
any unusual heavy limb structure or decay
the presence of surrounding trees and obstacles,
including overhead lines
the intertwinement with other branches
the speed and direction of the wind.
Consider access to the tree limb.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
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