GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury. The term “power
tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) WORK AREA
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as a dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
that these are connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that may affect the
power tools operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc., in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type
of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair personnel using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITRE SAWS
WARNINGS.
Before connecting a tool to a power source (mains
switch power point receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure that
the voltage supply is the same as that specified on the
nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage
greater than that specified for the tool can result in
serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool.
If in doubt, do not plug in the tool.
Using a power source with a voltage less than the
nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
Your tool is double insulated for additional protection
against a possible electrical insulation failure within
the tool.
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before
making any adjustments or maintenance, including
changing the blade.
• When operating the saw, use safety equipment
including safety goggles or shield, ear defenders, dust
mask and protective clothing including safety gloves.
• Ensure that there is adequate general or localised
lighting.
• Do not use the saw unless the guards are in place.
• Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry.
• Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw. •
Ensure that the operator is adequately trained in the
use, adjustment and operation of the machine.
• Do not use this saw to cut firewood.
• Keep the area free of tripping hazards.
• Report faults in the machine, including guards and saw
blades, as soon as they are discovered.
• Ensure that the machine is always fixed to a bench,
whenever possible.
• Always stand to one side when operating the saw.
• Never use a cracked or distorted saw blade.
• When cutting round wood, use clamps that prevent the
workpiece from turning on both sides of the blade.
• Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or
waste close by the blade.
• Use only blades as recommended by the manufacturer
and which conform to EN 847-1.
• Do not use blades of High Speed Steel (HSS blades).
• If the table insert is damaged or worn, have it replaced
by an authorised service centre.
• Rags, cloths, cord and string and the like should never
be left around the work area.
• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the workpiece and remove
all nails and other foreign objects before beginning
sawing.
• Support the work properly.
• Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts of the
workpiece from the cutting area whilst the machine is
running and the saw head is not in the rest position.
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first
switching off the machine.
• Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let
the blade come to rest naturally.
• If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete
the process and switch off before looking up.
• Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings
are properly tightened.
• Do not store materials or equipment above a machine in
such a way that they could fall into it.
• Always hold the saw on parts that are insulated. If
you accidentally cut into hidden wiring or the saw’s
own cable, the metal parts of the saw will become
“live”. Switch off at the mains and remove the plug
immediately.
• Never saw near combustible liquids or gases.
• Note the direction of rotation of the motor and the blade.
• Do not lock the movable guard in the open position and
always ensure that it is working properly, freely rotating
and returning to fully cover the teeth of the blade.
• Connect the saw to a dust collection device and
ensure that it is operated properly. As the operator of
the saw, please make sure that you understand factors
that influence exposure to dust, including the type
of material to be machined, the importance of local
extraction and the proper adjustment of hoods/baffles/
shoots of your dust extraction system. We recommend
that you always wear a dust mask when operating
this saw.
• Wear gloves when handling saw blades and rough
materials.
• Saw blades shall be carried in a holder wherever
possible.
• Select saw blades in relation to the material being cut.
• Use correctly sharpened saw blades and observe the
maximum speed marked on the blade.
• Take additional care when trenching (slotting).
• The mitre saw can be safely carried by the carry handle
but only once it has been removed from the mains
power and secured in the locked down position.
• Ensure that the arm is properly secure when bevelling.
• Keep the floor area around the machine level, well
maintained and free of loose materials.
• Ensure that you are trained in the use, adjustment and
operation of the machine.
• Do not remove any cut-offs from the cutting area until
the guard is fully locked in placed and the blade has
come to rest.
• When cutting long pieces which extend well over
the table width, ensure that the ends are adequately
supported at the same height as the saw table top.
Supports should be positioned in such as a way to
ensure that the workpiece does not fall to the ground
once the cut has been made. A number of supports
at regular intervals may be required if the workpiece is
extremely long.
WARNING. Blade replacement must be carried out
correctly, refer to the section on Blade Changing
for details.
Wherever possible use blades that are designed to
reduce emitted noise.
Wear eye protection
Wear hearing protection
Wear respiratory protection
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