Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below.
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Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for
maximum control over kickback or torque reaction
during start-up. The operator can control torque
reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are
taken.
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Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
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Do not position your body in line with the rotating
wheel. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite
to the wheel's movement at the point of snagging.
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Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a
tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss
of control or kickback.
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Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade,
segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral gap
greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade. Such
blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.
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Do not "jam" the wheel or apply excessive pressure.
Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut.
Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and
susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the
cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
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When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold
the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to
a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the wheel
from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise
kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective
action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
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Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece.
Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter
the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the
power tool is restarted in the workpiece.
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Support panels or any oversized workpiece to
minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback.
Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight.
Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the
line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both
sides of the wheel.
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Use extra caution when making a "pocket cut" into
existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding
wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or
objects that can cause kickback.
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Use slow steady pressure when cutting tile. Do not
force the product. Use of excessive pressure may
damage the motor.
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Cutting tile for extended periods of time or cutting tile
longer than 30 cm could cause the saw to become
overheated. If this occurs, cool the saw by retracting
the wheel/blade into the guard, lifting the saw away
from the workpiece, and running the saw at full speed
for two minutes.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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Do not use any abrasive wheels.
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Use only blade diameter(s) in accordance with the
markings.
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Identify the correct saw blade to be used for the material
to be cut.
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Use only saw blades that are marked with a speed
equal or higher than the speed marked on the tool.
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Use
only
saw
blades
manufacturer, which conform to EN 847-1, if intended
for wood and analogous materials.
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Wear a dust mask.
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Use the dust collection device or connect a dust
extraction vacuum when operating the product. Do not
use a dust extraction vacuum when cutting metal.
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Avoid overheating the blade tips and melting the plastic.
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Check and ensure that the blade guard can move only
when the lock-off button is pressed, and that it will
return to its original position when released.
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The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch
off the product immediately if it stalls. Do not switch on
the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so
could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force.
Determine why the product stalled and rectify this,
paying heed to the safety instructions.
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Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0°C and 40°C.
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Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0°C and 40°C.
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The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10°C and
38°C.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fl uid or allow a fl uid to
fl ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fl uids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
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Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between 0°C and 40°C.
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Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
between 0°C and 20°C.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
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