-18-Unauthorized modifications to the machine precludethe liability of the manufacturer for any resultantdamage.The portable circular saw must not be used as a sta-tionary fixed circular saw tool built into a base plateon the workbench.1.9 Residual risks! Touching the saw blade in the vicinity of thestarting aperture underneath the base plate.! Touching the part of the saw blade that pro-trudes underneath the workpiece when cutting.! Touching the following rotating parts from theside: saw blade, clamping flange and flangescrew.! Machine kicks back if the blade gets stuck in theworkpiece.! Breakage of the saw blade and risk of the bladeor pieces of the blade being hurled away.! Touching live parts with the housing open andthe mains plug not removed.! Hearing can be impaired when working for longperiods without ear protectors.! Emission of wood dust: a health hazard whenworking for long periods without dust extraction.2 Safety instructionsGeneral instructions:! Children and young persons must not operatethis machine. This rule does not apply to youngpersons receiving training and being supervisedby an expert.! Never work without the protective equipmentprescribed for the relevant operation and do notmake any modifications to the machine thatcould undermine safety.! When operating the machine outdoors, use ofan earth-leakage circuit-breaker is recom-mended.! Damaged cables or plugs must be renewedimmediately.! Avoid sharp bends in the cable. Especially whentransporting and storing the machine, do notwind the cable around the machine.! Do not use:" Cracked and misshapen saw blades." Saw blades made of high speed steel(HSS)." Blunt saw blades which impose an exces-sive load on the motor." Saw blades with a body that is thicker or acutting width (set) that is less than the thick-ness of the riving knife/splitter." Saw blades which are not suitable for idlingspeed of the saw blade.Instructions on the use of personal safety equip-ment:! The sound pressure level at the workplaceexceeds 85 dB (A). Users should therefore wearear protectors.Instructions on operation:! Keep hand away from cutting area and theblade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary han-dle, or motor housing.! Do not reach underneath the workpiece.! Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of theworkpiece.! Never hold piece being cut in your hands oracross your leg. Secure the workpiece to a sta-ble platform.! Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaceswhen performing an operation where the cuttingtool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.! When ripping always use a rip fence or straightedge guide.! Always use blades with correct size and shape(diamond versus round) of arbour holes.! Never use damaged or incorrect blade washersor bolt.Residual risks may also arise owingto the design of the machine relat-ing to its intended purpose even ifthe machine is used properly and incompliance with all relevant safetyregulations; e. g.:Woodworking machines can bedangerous. You should thereforealways adhere to the followingsafety instructions and comply withthe safety regulations applicable inthe country of use!