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e) 

Do not use dull or damaged blades.

 Unsharp-

ened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf 

causing excessive friction, blade binding and kick-

back. 
f) 

Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking 

levers must be tight and secure before making 

the cut.

 If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it 

may cause binding and kickback. 
g) 

Use extra caution when sawing into existing 

walls or other blind areas.

 The protruding blade 

may cut objects that can cause kickback. 

4.3 Lower guard function

a) 

Check the lower guard for proper closing 

before each use. Do not operate the saw if the 

lower guard does not move freely and close 

instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard 

into the open position. 

If the saw is accidentally 

dropped, the lower guard may be bent. Raise the 

lower guard with the retracting handle and make 

sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or 

any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b) 

Check the operation of the lower guard 

spring. If the guard and the spring are not oper-

ating properly, they must be serviced before 

use. 

Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to 

damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of 

debris. 
c) 

The lower guard may be retracted manually 

only for special cuts, such as „plunge cuts“ 

and „compound cuts“. 

Raise the lower guard by 

the retracting handle (10) and as soon as the blade 

enters the material, the lower guard must be 

released. For all other sawing, the lower guard 

should operate automatically.
d) 

Always observe that the lower guard is 

covering the blade before placing the saw 

down on bench or floor.

 An unprotected, coasting 

blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting 

whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes 

for the blade to stop after switch is released. 

4.4 Additional Safety Instructions

Do not use grinding wheels.
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before carrying 

out any adjustments or servicing.
Keep hands away from the rotating tool! Remove 

chips and similar material only when the machine is 

at a standstill.

Wear ear protectors.

Wear protective goggles.

Press the spindle locking button only when the 

motor is at a standstill.
Do not reduce the speed of the saw blade by 

pressing on the sides.
The movable safety guard must not be clamped in 

the pulled-back position for sawing.

The movable safety guard must move freely, auto-

matically, easily and exactly back into its end posi-

tion.
When sawing materials that generate large quanti-

ties of dust, the machine must be cleaned regularly. 

Make sure that the safety appliances, e.g. the 

movable safety guard, are in perfect working order.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may 

be harmful to health (e.g. asbestos) must not be 

processed.
Check the workpiece for foreign bodies. When 

working, always make sure that no nails or other 

similar materials are being sawed into.
If the saw blade blocks, turn the motor off immedi-

ately.
Do not try to saw extremely small workpieces.
During machining, the workpiece must be firmly 

supported and secured against moving.
Use a saw blade that is suitable for the material 

being sawn.

Clean gummy or glue-contaminated saw 

blades.

 Contaminated saw blades cause 

increased friction, jamming of the saw blade and 

increase the risk of back-kicks.

Avoid overheating of the saw tooth tips. Avoid 

melting of the material when sawing plastic.

Use a saw blade that is suitable for the material 

being sawn.

Reducing dust exposure:

Some of the dust created using this power tool 

may contain chemicals known to cause 

cancer, allergic reaction, respiratory disease, birth 

defects or other reproductive harm. Some 

examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-

based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and 

cement and other masonry products, arsenic and 

chromium from chemically-treated lumber, hard 

wood like oak or beech, metals, asbestos.

The risk from exposure to such substance will 

depends on how long you or bystanders are being 

exposed.

Do not let particles enter the body.

To reduce your exposure to these substances: work 

in a well ventilated area, and work with approved 

safety equipment, such as dust masks that are 

specially designed to filter out microscopic 

particles.
Observe the relevant guidelines for your material, 

staff, application and place of application (e.g. 

occupational health and safety regulations, 

disposal).
Collect the particles generated at the source, avoid 

deposits in the surrounding area.
Use only suitable accessories. In this way, fewer 

particles enter the environment in an uncontrolled 

manner. 
Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:

- do not direct the escaping particles and the 

exhaust air stream at yourself or nearby persons 

or on dust deposits.