Symbols Operating Instructions; Normal Intended Use; Risidual Risks; Safety Working - ATIKA BWS 500 Notice Originale

Symbols operating instructions

Threatened hazard or hazardous situation. Not observing this
instruction can lead to injuries or cause damage to property.
Important information on proper handling. Not observing this
instruction can lead to faults.
User information. This information helps you to use all the
functions optimally.
Assembly, operation and servicing. Here you are explained
exactly what to do.

Normal intended use

This machine is designed for cross cutting firewood in the house and
hobby field.
Cutting round material having a diameter over 18 cm is not allowed as
these pieces can not be held safely.
Only high-quality saw blades acc. to EN 847-1 up to a max. diameter of
500 mm must be used.
Only work pieces are allowed to be processed which can be safely placed
and held in the jigging device.
The use of saw blades made of HSS steel (high-alloy high speed steel) is
not permitted since this steel is hard and brittle. Risk of injury through saw
blade breakage and expulsion of saw blade pieces.
The intended usage also includes compliance with the operating,
servicing and repair conditions prescribed by the manufacturer and
following the safety instructions included in the instructions.
The relevant accident prevention regulations for the operation as well as
the other generally acknowledged occupational medicine and safety rules
must be complied with.
Any other use is deemed not to be intended use. The manufacturer is not
liable for any type of damage resulting from this: the user bears the sole
risk.
Unauthorized modifications to the saw preclude any liability of the
manufacturer for resulting damages of any kind.
The saw may only be equipped, used and serviced by persons who are
familiar with it and have been instructed on the hazards. Repair works
may only be carried out by us or by a customer service agent nominated
by us.
The machine may not be used in a potentially explosive environment or
be exposed to rain.
Metallic parts (wires etc.) have unconditionally to be removed from the
material to be cut.

Risidual risks

Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if the relevant safety
regulations are complied with due to the design determined by the intended
purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety instructions" and the "Normal
intended use" as well as the whole of the operating instructions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Danger of injury of fingers and hands by the tool (saw blade) or work piece,
e.g. when replacing the saw blade.
Injury by catapulted workpiece parts.
Throwback of the workpiece or workpiece parts.
Breaking or catapulting of saw blade.
Risk from electricity, by using non-standard electrical connections.
Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
Impairment of hearing when working on the machine for longer periods of
time without ear protection.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken, non-obvious
residual risks can still exist.
Safe working
Woodworking machines can be dangerous if not used properly. If
electrical tools are used, the fundamental safety precautions must be
met to preclude the risks of fire, electric shock and injuries to persons.
Before starting this device, read and keep to the following advice. Also
observe the preventive regulations of your professional association and
the safety provisions applicable in the respective country, in order to
protect yourself and others from possible injury.
Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who work with the
machine.
Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it, by
reading and understanding the operating instructions.
Be attentive. Be careful what you do. Behave sensibly when
working. Do not use the device when you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments. One moment of care-
lessness when using the device can result in serious injuries.
Avoid abnormal posture. Provide a safe standing position and keep at
any time the balance. Do not lean forward.
Wear suitable work clothes:
− do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they can catch in
moving parts.
− slip-proof shoes
− hairnet in case of long hair
Wear personal protective clothing:
− ear protection (Sound intensity level at workplace can exceed 85 dB
(A))
− safety goggles
− gloves when you replacing the saw blade
ONLY OPERATE the circular saw on a
− solid
− level
− slip-free
− vibration free surface
Because it has no extraction device this machine must only be used
outdoors.
Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! Untidiness can result in
accidents.
Take into consideration environmental influences:
− Do not expose the saw to rain.
− Do not use the saw in moist or wet ambience.
− Provide for good illumination.
− Do not use this saw near inflammable liquids or gases.
Never leave the saw unattended.
Persons under the age of 18 must not operate the circular saw.
Keep other persons away.
Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch the tool or the
cable.
Keep them away from your working area.
Assume the correct work posture. Stand in front of the operating side
frontally to the saw blade line.
Start cutting only when the saw blade has reached its required speed.
Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in the given
performance range.
Only operate the saw with complete and correctly attached safety
equipment and do not alter anything on the machine that could impair the
safety.
Replace the wood insert if the sawing gap is worn.
Do not use any cracked saw blades or such that have changed their
shape.
Use only well sharpened saw blades as edgeless saw blades increase
not only the risk of backstrokes but also charge the motor.
Do not use saw blades made of high speed steel (HSS) since this steel is
hard and brittle; use only tools according to EN 847-1.
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