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RECIPROCATING SAW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: ONLY USE THE SAW AS DESCRIBED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HAND VIBRATION
All hand held power tools vibrate to some extent, and this vibration is
transmitted to the operator via the handles. Operators who are regularly
exposed to vibration may suffer from Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS),
which includes ‘dead hand’, ‘dead finger’, and ‘white finger’. These are
painful conditions and are widespread in industries where vibrating tools are
used. If you feel numbness or pain in hands or arms,
STOP
using the tool and
take a rest. If symptoms persist seek medical advice.
CHANGING BLADES (PAGE 9)
1. Unplug the saw before changing blades, and take care to prevent
entrapment of fingers between the blade and the shoe. Ensure the blade is
secure before use.
2. Use the appropriate saw blade for the material being cut. Different blades
are available from your CLARKE dealer.
3. Only use saw blades in perfect working condition. Discard and replace any
cracked or bent saw blades.
WHEN SAWING (PAGE 12)
1. Keep the mains cable well away from the saw blade and ensure an
adequate electrical supply is close at hand so that the operation is not
restricted by the length of the cable.
2. Working on the bench. Allow sufficient clearance beneath the workpiece
to ensure the blade does not come into contact with the floor, bench etc.
3. Switching off.
NEVER
place the saw on a table or bench if it has not
completely stopped. The saw blade will continue to reciprocate for a short
time after the trigger has been released to stop the saw.
4.
DO NOT
cut material above the specified thickness.
5. Cutting into walls.
DO NOT
cut through walls or cavities before checking for
hidden electrical wires or water pipes etc.
6. Finishing cutting.
DO NOT
remove the tool from the work until the blade has
completely stopped and allow time for it to cool before touching the
blade immediately after use.
7. Use clamps & vices wherever possible to secure the workpiece
.
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