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1. SAFETY WARNINGS
When using this machine observe the following safety instructions, to exclude the risk of
personal injury or material damage.
Please also observe the special safety instructions in the respective chapters; where applicable,
follow the legal directives or regulations for the prevention of accidents pertaining to the use of
circular saw.
General hazards!
1. Be alert. Know what you are doing. Set out to work with reason. Do not operate machine
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
2. Keep your work area tidy – a messy work area invites accidents.
3. Regularly clear the work area of the cut logs.
4. Prevent adverse body positions. Ensure firm footing and keep your balance at all times.
5. Consider environmental effects:
Provide proper lighting.
Do not operate machine near inflammable liquids or gases.
This machine shall only be started and operated by a person familiar with circular saw and who
is at all times aware of the dangers associated with the use of such machine.
Keep bystanders, particularly children, our of the danger zone. Persons under 18 years of age
shall use this machine only in the course of their vocational training, under the supervision of an
instructor.
Do not permit other persons to touch the machine while it is running.
6. During operation the machine is standing on level, horizontal ground and that the floor area
around the machine is level, well maintained and free from loose material e.g. chips and off-cuts.
7. Stock and finished workpieces to be located close to the operators normal working position.
8. The wear of suitable personal protective equipment when necessary; This may include:
Hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss;
Respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust;
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