User Manual

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ENGLISH
• Do not operate the machine near
inflammable liquids or gases.
• The machine shall only be started
and operated by persons familiar
with bandsaws and who are at any
time aware of the dangers associ
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ated with the operation of such
machine.
Persons under 18 years of age shall
use this device only in the course of
their vocational training, under the
supervision of an instructor.
• Keep bystanders, particularly chil-
dren, out of the danger zone. Do not
permit other persons to touch the
machine or power cable while it is
running.
• Do not overload device – use it only
within the performance range it was
designed for (see “Technical Speci
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fications”).
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Danger! Risk of electric shock!
• Do not expose machine to rain.
Do not operate the machine in damp
or wet environment.
Prevent body contact with earthed
objects such as radiators, pipes,
cooking stoves, refrigerators when
operating this device.
• Do not use the power cable for any
purpose it is not intended for.
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Risk of injury by moving parts!
• Do not operate the machine without
installed guards.
• Always keep sufficient distance to
the band saw blade. Use suitable
feeding aids if necessary. Keep suf
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ficient distance to driven compo-
nents when operating the electric
tool.
• Wait for the band saw blade to come
to a complete stop before removing
cutoffs, scrap, etc. from the work
area.
• Cut only stock of dimensions that
allow for safe and secure holding
while cutting.
• Do not attempt to stop the band saw
blade by pushing the workpiece
against its side.
• Ensure the tool is disconnected from
power before servicing.
• When turning ON the machine (e.g.
after servicing) ensure that no tools
or loose parts are left on or in the
machine.
• Unplug the tool when not in use.
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Cutting hazard, even with the
cutting tool at standstill!
• Wear gloves when changing cutting
tools.
• Store band saw blades in such man-
ner that nobody will get hurt.
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Risk of kickback (workpiece is
caught by the band saw blade and
thrown against the operator)!
• Do not jam workpieces.
• Cut thin or thin-walled work pieces
only with fine-toothed band saw
blades. Always use sharp band saw
blades.
• If in doubt, check workpiece for
inclusion of foreign matter (e.g. nails
or screws).
• Cut only stock of dimensions that
allow for safe and secure holding
while cutting.
• Never cut several workpieces at the
same time – and also no bundles
containing several individual pieces.
Risk of personal injury if individual
pieces are caught by the band saw
blade uncontrolled.
• When cutting round stock, use a
suitable jig to prevent the workpiece
from turning.
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Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
• Ensure that no parts of the body or
clothing can be caught and drawn in
by rotating components (no neck
-
ties, no gloves, no loose-fitting
clothes; contain long hair with hair
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net).
• Never saw workpieces containing
the following materials:
− ropes
− strings
− cords
− cables
− wires.
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Danger due to insufficient per-
sonal protection equipment!
• Wear hearing protection.
• Wear safety goggles.
• Wear dust mask.
• Wear suitable work clothes.
• When working outdoors wearing of
non-slip shoes is recommended.
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Risk of injury by inhaling wood
dust!
• Some types of wood dust (e.g. oak,
beech and ash) may cause cancer
when inhaled. Work only with a suit
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able dust extractor attached to the
saw. The dust collector must comply
with the specifications stated in the
Technical Data.
• Make sure that as little as possible
wood dust can escape into the envi-
ronment:
− remove wood dust deposit in the
work area (do not blow away!);
− fix any leakages on the dust col-
lector;
− keep your work area well venti-
lated at all times.
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Hazard generated by modifica-
tion of the machine or use of parts
not tested and approved by the manu-
facturer!
• Strictly follow these instructions
when assembling the device.
• Use only parts approved by the
manufacturer. This applies espe
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cially for:
− band saw blades (see “Technical
Specifications” for stock nos.);
− safety devices (see "Spare parts
list" for stock numbers).
• Do not change any parts.
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Hazard generated by tool
defects!
• Keep device and accessories in
good repair. Observe the mainte
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nance instructions.
• Prior to any use check the machine
for possible damage: before operat
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ing the machine all safety devices,
protective guards or slightly dam-
aged parts need to be checked for
proper function as specified. Check
to see that all moving parts work
properly and do not jam. All parts
must be correctly installed and meet
all conditions necessary for a proper
operation of the device.
• Before switching on: Check if saw
blade coasts down for more than 10
seconds; if more than 10 seconds,
have motor replaced by a qualified
electrician.
• Damaged protection devices or
parts must be repaired or replaced
by a qualified specialist. Have dam
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aged switches replaced by a service
centre. Do not operate tool if the
switch cannot be turned ON or OFF.
• Keep handles free of oil and grease.
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Danger from blocking work-
pieces or workpiece parts!
If blockage occurs:
1. Switch machine OFF.
2. Unplug mains cable.
3. Wear gloves.
4. Clear blockage with suitable tool.