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Machinery — electric shock & injuries risk (0627/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockInjuriesOct 6, 2006

Hazard

- electric shock because the internal wires and their protecting tubes are not fixed thus they can get into contact with moving parts and get damaged,- injuries due to the permanent deformation of the cutting wedge.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Circular saw “STRAUS AUSTRIA”.Description: The cover of the circular saw and the handles were made of plastic, the handle containing the switch has a softer and different coloured insert. The other parts were made of metal. The unintentional press is prevented by a locking mechanism, the machine can be switched on by two separate motions, and the switch becomes locked when released. Main components: plug with inscription: "16A 250V~ YDP-B" + mark of manufacturer + VDE; mains cable with inscriptions: "SHENG SHI DA/YU DIAN PAI H05VV-F 2X1mm2"+ VDE; double circuit switch with inscription: "FA6-8/2B9 8(6)A/250VAC 5E4 16A/125VAC"; suppression condenser with inscription: "XYR MKP X2 0.33 uF K AC275V 40/100/56/C EN132400"; sawing disc with inscription: "185mmX20TX20mm" + mark of rotation. Technical specifications: 230 V~ 50 Hz; 1200 W; Class II.; 4500 RPM; 185 mm.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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