23. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
24.Safety Warnings for Chop and Plunge Saw Kit
a) Never stand on the power tool. Serious injuries can
occur when the power tool tips over or when
inadvertently coming into contact with the saw blade.
b) Never remove cutting remainders, wood chips,
etc. from the sawing area while the machine is
running. Always guide the tool arm back to the neutral
position first and then switch the machine off.
c) Guide the saw blade against the workpiece only
when the machine is switched on. Otherwise there is
damage of kickback, when the saw blade becomes
wedged in the workpiece.
d) Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss
of control.
e) Operate the power tool only when the work area
to the workpiece is clear of any adjusting tools,
wood chips, etc. Small pieces of wood or other objects
that come in contact with the rotating saw blade can
strike the operator with high speed.
f) Keep the floor free of wood chips and material
remainders. You could slip or trip.
g) Use the machine only for cutting the materials
listed under Intended use. Otherwise, the machine
can be subject to overload.
h) If the saw blade should become jammed, switch
the machine off and hold the workpiece until the
saw blade comes to a complete stop. To prevent
kickback, the workpiece may not be moved until
after the machine has come to a complete stop.
Correct the cause for the jamming of the saw blade
before restarting the machine.
i) Do not use dull, cracked, bent or damaged saw
blades. Unsharpened or improperly set saw blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
j) Always use saw blades with correct size and
shape (diamond versus round) of bore. Saw blades
that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw
will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
k) Do not touch the saw blade after working before
it has cooled. The saw blade becomes very hot while
working.
l) Check the cable regularly and have a damaged
cable repaired only through an authorised
customer service agent. Replace damaged
extension cables. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
m) Store the machine in a safe manner when not
being used. The storage location must be dry and
lockable. This prevents the machine from storage
damage, and from being operated by untrained
persons.
n) Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than
by hand.
o) Never leave the machine before it has come to a
complete stop. Cutting tools that are still running can
cause injuries.
p) Never use the machine with a damaged cable. Do
not touch the damaged cable and pull the mains
plug when the cable is damaged while working.
Damaged cables increase the risk of an electric
shock.
q) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool‟s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
r) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
