Normal Intended Use; Residual Risks; Safe Working - ATIKA T 250 Instructions D'utilisation

Normal intended use

The circular saw is solely intended use for the longitudinal
and transverse cutting of solid timber, panel materials such
as chipboard, wood core plywood, and medium density
fibreboard (MDF) using HM circular saw blades, whereby
only saw blades that comply with the standard EN 847 – 1
may be used.
The use of saw blades made of HSS steel (high-alloy high
speed tool steel) is not permissible, because this steel is
hard and brittle. Risk of injury due to the saw blade breaking
and pieces of saw blade spinning off.
Round materials (logs, pipes, etc.) are not permitted to be
cut without a special device for this purpose.
The diameter of the saw blade must lie between 245 and
254 mm.
Only workpieces which have been securely mounted and
aligned can be processed.
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 use as prescribed. The
manufacturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting
from this: the user bears the sole risk.
Independently made alterations to the circular saw preclude
any liability of the manufacturer for resulting damages of any
kind.
The circular saw may only be equipped, used and serviced
by persons who are familiar with these and have been
instructed in 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 the rain.
Metal parts (nails, etc.) must be removed from the timber to
be sawn.

Residual 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 information" and
the "Intended usage" as well as the whole of the operating
instructions are observed.
Potential risks:
Risk of injury to fingers and hands caused by the tool (saw
blade) or workpiece (e.g. when changing the saw blade).
Injury from parts of the workpiece spinning off.
Throwback of the workpiece or workpiece parts.
Breakage and spinning off from the 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.
Emission of harmful timber dust when operating without
exhaust suction.
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 commissioning this product, 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.
Avoid unusual posture. Ensure that you have stand in a
secure standing position and maintain your balance at all
times.
Be attentive. Be careful what you do. Behave sensibly
when working. Do not use the saw if you are tired.
Wear suitable work clothes:
− do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they can
catch in moving parts.
− slip-proof shoes
− wear a hair-net if your hair is long
Wear protective clothing:
− ear protection (sound pressure levels at the workplace
usually exceed 85 dB(A)
− safety goggles
− breathing mask when carrying out works that produce a
lot of dust
Only operate the circular saw on a
− firm
− level
− slip-free
− vibration free surface
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 a damp or wet environment.
− Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
− Do not use the saw near to flammable liquids or gases.
− The timber dust created while operating the machine
impairs the visibility required and is partially damaging
to health. If the machine is not used in the open air, a
shavings exhausts must be attached to both exhaust
outlets (e.g. small transportable dust remover).
Never leave the saw unattended.
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