GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TILE SAW
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY AND MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL OF IT’S
SAFETY GUIDELINES.
1.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order.
2.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND SPANNERS.
Always check to see that keys and adjusting spanners are removed from
tool before turning it on.
3.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
4.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted.
5.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should keep a safe distance from the work area.
6.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF
with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
7.
DO NOT FORCE TOOL.
It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL.
Do not force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
9.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
11.
SECURE WORK.
Use clamps or a vice to hold work when practical. This safety precaution allows for proper tool
operation freeing both hands to operate tool.
12.
DO NOT OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
14.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
15.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in the “off” position before plugging in.
16.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may increase risk of injury.
17.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
18.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function – check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or other parts that are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
19.
DIRECTION OF FEED.
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade only.
20.
NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.TURN POWER OFF.
Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
21.
Always turn off the power while adjusting the angle for mitre cuts.
22. The cutting table must be in the starting position before adjusting the cutting head, to perform angle cuts.
23.
ENSURE THAT THERE IS A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER
to both sides of the blade during operation.
24.
CHECK DIAMOND BLADES CAREFULLY FOR CRACKS, NICKS, MISSING DIAMOND MATRIX OR OUT OF ALIGNMENT
CONDITION.
Replace damaged blades immediately. Do not use damaged blades, which can cause bodily injury.
POSITIONING OF TILE SAW
(See Illustration 1)
A. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or socket getting wet,
position the tile saw to one side of a wall-mounted socket to prevent
water from dripping onto the socket or plug. The user should arrange
a “drip loop” is that part of the cable below the level of the socket, or
connector if an extension cable is used, to prevent water traveling
along the cable and coming in contact with the socket.
B. If the plug or socket does get wet, DO NOT unplug the cable.
Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the tool.
Then, unplug and examine for presence of water in the socket.
Illustration 1
DRIP LOOP
WARNING!
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