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General Safety
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions.Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury
WARNING: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced, physical or mental capabilities or lack of experience
or knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool”
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) po
1)
a) Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b)
as in the presence of flammable liquids,P
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c)
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2)
a)
way
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b)
pipes, radiators,There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d)
the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e)
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f)
device (RCD) protected supplyUse of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a)
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 ina
while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c)
before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up
or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch
or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Keep
your hair
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g)
collection facilities,
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4)
a) The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)
tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d)
persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. P
e)
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation.
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g)
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.
5) Service
a)
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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WARNING: 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.
in serious injury to the user
a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
• Do not allow anyone under the age of 18 years to operate this saw
• When operating the saw,
ear protection, dust mask and protective c
• Hand-held power tools may produce vibration.
Gloves may help to maintain good blood circulation in the fingers. Hand-
held tools should not be used for long periods without a break
• Always use recommended blades with correct size and shape of arbor
holes e.g. diamond or round.
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
• Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust extraction system to control dust/waste
• Power tools must always be held by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing
an operation, ensuring protection if the cutting tool makes contact with its own cord or
hidden wiring. Contact with a
tool ‘live’ and shock the operator if the insulated gripping surfaces are not used
• Ensure hands are kept away from the cutting area and blade. Keep one hand on the auxiliary
handle or motor housing. If both hands are holding the tool they cannot be cut by the blade
• Do not attempt to cut material thicker than detailed in
the Specifications section of this manual
• Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece i.e. less than
a full tooth of the blade should be visible below the workpiece
• Ensure that work is correctly supported. Large panels may sag under their
own weight and bind the saw blade. Supports must be placed under the panel
on both sides, c
• Ensure all supports and power cables are completely clear of the cutting path
• Always secure the workpiece to a stable platform, ensuring body
exposure is minimised, avoiding blade binding,
• For accuracy of cut,
use a rip fence or straight edge guide
• Never hold a workpiece in your hand or across your legs whilst cutting
• Always stand at an angle to the tool when operating
• Be aware that the blade will project from the underside of the workpiece
• Do not reach beneath the workpiece where the guard cannot protect you from the blade
• Note the direction of rotation of the motor and the blade
• Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails and other
embedded objects prior to starting work
• Do not apply any sideways or twisting force to the blade whilst cutting
• If a cut does not extend to the edge of the workpiece, or if the blade binds in the cut,
allow the blade to come to a complete stop and lift the saw out of the workpiece
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first disconnecting the machine from power
• Do not move the saw backwards at any time whilst cutting
• Beware of projected waste. In some situations,
at speed from the cutting tool. It is the user’
people in the work area are protected from the possibility of projected waste
• If you are interrupted when operating the saw,
process and switch off before diverting your attention
• The blade bolt and washers were specially designed for your saw.
performance and safety of operation never use damaged or incorrect bolt/blade washers
• Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if
the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly
guard into the open position. If the saw is accidentally dropped,
be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut
• Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before resting
the saw on a surface after use.
the saw to move backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
time it takes for the blade to stop after the trigger switch is released
• Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings
have not loosened, tighten where necessary
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose.
in this manual will be considered a case of misuse.
shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any modifications made to the tool nor for any damage
resulting from such modifications.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors.
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