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Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal
word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,
will
result in
death or serious injury
.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,
could
result in
death or serious injury
.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,
may
result in
minor or moderate injury
.
NOTICE:
indicates a practice
not related to personal injury
which, if
not avoided,
may
result in
property damage.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY D
E
WALT TOOL,
CALL US AT:
1800 444 224
(Aust) or
0800 339 258
(NZ).
General Safety Rules
WARNING:
Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Double Insulation
If saw is of double-insulated construction, read the following instructions.
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of
electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s
electrical system. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be
grounded.
NOTE:
Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when
operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury
resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
CAUTION:
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair
or replace damaged cords.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the
power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. 230 V AC means your
tool will operate on alternating current. As little as 10% lower voltage can cause loss
of power and can result in overheating. All D
E
WALT tools are factory tested; if this
tool does not operate, check the power supply. Your D
E
WALT tool is double insulated,
therefore no earth wire is required.
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Young children and the infirm.
This appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance.
– This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
– Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•
Replacement of the supply cord.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised D
E
WALT Service Centre in order
to avoid a hazard.
Important Safety Instructions
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF KICKBACK AND OTHER INJURIES,
use all
components of the guarding system (blade guard assembly, riving knife and anti-
kickback) for every operation for which they can be used including all through
cutting.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from spindle before turning tool
on. Tools, scrap pieces, and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing
injury.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
The use of
power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution.
Keep your work area well-lit to avoid tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers
in danger.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work
area. Your shop is a potentially dangerous environment.
