Additional Safety Instructions - Hilti SCM 22-A Manual De Usario

lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard
should operate automatically.
▶ 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.

2.3 Additional safety instructions

Personal safety
▶ Modification of the power tool is not permitted.
▶ Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
▶ Operate the tool only together with the safety devices that belong to
it.
▶ Improve the blood circulation in your fingers by relaxing your hands
and exercising your fingers during breaks between working.
▶ The power tool is not intended for use by inexperienced persons who
have received no special training.
▶ Keep the power tool out of reach of children.
▶ Do not switch the product on before it is at the workplace.
▶ Remove the battery before storing or transporting the power tool.
▶ Do not work overhead with the product.
▶ Do not attempt to brake the product by applying lateral pressure to
the saw blade.
▶ Do not touch the clamping flange or the clamping screw while the
power tool is running.
▶ Never press the drive spindle lock button while the saw blade is
rotating.
▶ Never direct the power tool toward persons.
▶ Adjust the pressure applied to the saw blade and the material being
cut so that the blade does not stall, possibly causing kickback.
▶ Metal chips / cuttings are sharp and may cause injury. Keep your clothing
closed so that no metal chips or cuttings can find their way into your
gloves, footwear or any other part of your clothing.
▶ Pay attention to where the metal cuttings are flying. The cuttings are hot
and could cause a fire or injuries such as burns or cuts.
▶ Avoid overheating the tips of the saw blade teeth.
▶ Observe the national health and safety requirements.
▶ To reduce the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti accessories and
accessory tools.
▶ Dust from materials, such as paint containing lead, some wood species,
concrete / masonry / stone containing silica, and minerals as well as
metal, may be harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause
allergic reactions and/or respiratory or other diseases to the operator
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