Please Read First; Specified Conditions Of Use; General Safety Information - Elektra Beckum TopLine PK 255 Operating Instructions Manual

Please read first!

· Read these instructions before commissioning.
Pay special attention to the safety information.
· If you notice a transport damage while unpack-
ing, notify your supplier immediately. Do not
operate the machine!
· Dispose of the packing environmentally friendly.
Bring to a proper collecting point.
· Keep these instructions for reference on any
issues you may be uncertain about.
· If you lend or sell this machine be sure to have
the instructions to go with it.
Safety information

Specified conditions of use

This machine is intended for ripping and crosscut-
ting of solid timber, faced board, particle board,
wood-core plywood and similar wood-derived mate-
rials.
Do not cut round stock without a suitable fixture, as
the rotating saw blade could turn the workpiece.
Any other use is considered to be not as specified
and not allowed. Damages caused by unspecified
use are not covered by the manufacturer's liability.
Modification of the machine or use of parts not
tested and approved by the equipment manufac-
turer can cause unforeseeable damage.

General safety information

Follow the basic safety requirements for the opera-
tion of power tools, to keep the risk of
- personal injury
- fire
- electric shock
as little as possible.
Please note in particular:
A circular saw is a dangerous tool which can, due to
operator carelessness, cause serious personal
injury. It is therefore recommended you follow the
safety information given below, and know and follow
the legal regulations pertaining to the operation of
circular saws.
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Danger!
The circular saw shall only be started and
operated by persons familiar with circular
saws, and who are at any time aware of the
dangers associated with the operation of
such tool.
Persons under 16 years of age shall use this
saw only under the supervision of an instruc-
tor in the course of their vocational training.
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The following residual risks do principally
exist with circular saws, and can not, even by
employing safety devices, completely elimi-
nated:
- Risk of injury by touching the revolving saw
blade: Keep sufficient distance to the saw
blade when sawing. Use push stick if nec-
essary.
Prevent adverse body positions. Ensure
firm footing, and keep your balance at all
times.
- Risk of injury by touching the saw blade at
standstill: Lower the saw blade after saw-
ing until the blade guards rest on the table.
Wear gloves when changing blades.
- Hazard by cluttered work area (e.g. by cut-
offs on the floor):
Always keep work area clean.
- Risk of injury by objects being caught dur-
ing sawing by the revolving saw blade (e.g.
tools on the saw table or metal parts hid-
den in the workpiece):
Keep saw table clean. If in doubt check
workpiece for inclusion of foreign matter.
- Risk of kickback (workpiece is caught by
the saw blade and thrown against the oper-
ator):
Always work with a properly set riving
knife. Keep blade sharp and do not jam.
- Hazard generated by environmental influ-
ences:
Do not operate the circular saw in rain or in
damp environment. Ensure sufficient light-
ing. Do not operate the circular saw near
inflammable liquids or gases.
- Danger to other persons in the work area:
Keep bystanders, particularly children, out
of the danger zone.
- Hazard generated by overloading:
Use circular saw within its limits, and only
as specified.
- Danger by machine faults:
Check the circular saw for damage before
every use. Before switching ON check to
see that keys or setting tools are removed.
Do not operate the saw with a damaged
ON/OFF switch. Keep knobs and handles
free of oil and grease.
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