Safety Devices; Use According To Intended Purpose; Residual Risks; Safety Instructions - Mafell K 65 18M bl Original Operating Instructions

2.6 Safety devices

Danger
These devices are required for the
machine's safe operation and may
not be removed or rendered
inoperative.
The machine is equipped with the following safety
devices:
- Upper stationary saw guard
- Lower retractable saw guard
- Large base plate
- Handles
- Riving knife / splitter
- Index mechanism and brake
- Hose connector

2.7 Use according to intended purpose

The K65 18M bl / KSS60 18M bl is exclusively suited
for longitudinal and cross cutting of solid wood.
Panel materials such as chip board, core board and
medium density fibre board can also be processed.
Only use the saw blades approved by Mafell in
accordance with EN 847-1 in the specified ø-range
Any other use than described above is not
permissible. The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for any damage arising from such other use.
So as to use the machine as intended, comply with
the operating, maintenance and repair instructions
specified by Mafell.
Only use saw blades with a speed marking that
corresponds to or is higher than the speed specified
on the power tool
Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance
System) battery packs and accessories.
Battery packs marked with CAS are 100% compatible
with CAS devices (Cordless Alliance System).

2.8 Residual risks

Danger
Even if used in accordance with its
intended purpose and despite
conforming with the safety
instructions, residual risks caused
by the intended use will always
remain.
- Touching the saw blade in the vicinity of the
starting aperture below the base plate.
- Touching the part of the saw blade that protrudes
below the workpiece when cutting.
- Touching of turning parts from the side: saw blade,
clamping flange and flange screw.
- Machine backlash if the blade gets stuck in the
workpiece.
- Breakage of the saw blade and risk of the blade or
pieces of the blade being hurled away.
- Accidental activation if rechargeable battery is not
unplugged.
- Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
- Emission of harmful wood dusts during longer
operation without extraction.
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Safety instructions

Danger
Always observe the following safety
instructions and the safety
regulations applicable in the
respective country of use!
General instructions:
- Children and adolescents must not operate this
machine. This rule does not apply to young
persons receiving training and being supervised by
an expert.
- Never work without the protection devices
stipulated for the respective operating sequence
and do not effect any modifications on the machine
that could impair safety.
- Examine the workpiece for foreign objects. Never
attempt to cut into nails or other metal objects.
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