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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITRE SAWS
5. Never attempt to stop a machine
in motion rapidly by jamming
anything against the blade; injury
can result.
6. Before using any accessory
consult the instruction manual.
The improper use of an accessory
can cause damage.
7. Observe the maximum speed
marked on the saw blade.
8. Always wear gloves when
handling a saw blade.
9. Do not use blades of larger or
smaller diameter than
recommended. For the proper
blade rating refer to the technical
data. Use only the blades
specified in the specifications
section of this manual.
10. Do not use cracked or damaged
saw blades.
11. Do not use any abrasive discs.
12. Raise the blade from the kerf in
the workpiece prior to releasing
the switch.
13. Ensure that the arm is securely
fixed when performing bevel cuts.
14. The blade guard on your saw will
automatically raise when the arm
is brought down; it will lower over
the blade when the arm is raised.
The guard can be raised by hand
when installing or removing saw
blades or for inspection of the
saw. Never raise the blade guard
manually unless the saw is
switched off.
15. Keep the surrounding area of the
machine well maintained and
free of loose materials, e.g. chips
and cut-offs.
16. Before use, check that the motor
air slots are clean and free of dust
and woodchips.
17. Replace the kerf plate when
worn.
18. Disconnect the machine from the
mains before carrying out any
maintenance work or when
changing the blade.
19. Never perform any cleaning or
maintenance work when the
machine is still running and the
head is not in the rest position.
20. When possible, always mount the
machine onto a bench or
plywood base which is then
clamped to a bench, or mount
the machine to a purpose built
mitre saw stand available from
your local Clarke dealer.
