User manual BOSCH PKS 40

[. . . ] Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. [. . . ] Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing 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. Use the appropriate riving knife for the blade being used. For the riving knife to work, it must be thicker than the body of the blade but thinner than the tooth set of the blade. English | 21 Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in preventing kickback. Always use the riving knife except when plunge cutting. Riving knife must be replaced after plunge cutting. Riving knife causes interference during plunge cutting and can create kickback. For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective in preventing kickback during short cuts. Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent. Even a light interference can slow the closing rate of a guard. Do not reach into the saw dust ejector with your hands. they could be injured by rotating parts. In this manner you do not have sufficient control over the power tool. Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or may cause an electric shock. Do not operate the power tool stationary. [. . . ] Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug. ­ Align the circular saw with guide-rail adapter in such a manner that the teeth of the saw blade 21 face against the rubber lip. The position of the saw blade 21 depends on the selected cutting angle. For safe and proper working, always keep the machine and ventilation slots clean. [. . . ]