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5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
11. MAINTENANCE
11.1 BLADE REPLACEMENT
Note: Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
Refer to PREPARING THE TABLE SAW section 8.15 for blade replacement.
– Connect circular saws to a dust-collecting device when sawing.
– Do not use High speed steel (HSS) blades;
– The push-stick or push block should always be stored with the machine when not in use.
19. SAFE OPERATION
– Use push-sticks or push blocks to feed the workpiece past the saw blade;
– Use and correct adjustment of the riving knife;
– Use and correct adjustment of the upper saw blade guard;
– Rebating or grooving should not be carried out.
– Saws shall not be used for slotting (stopping groove);
– Use only saw blades for which the maximum possible speed is not less than the
maximum spindle speed of the tool and the material to be cut;
– When transporting the machine use only transportation devices and do not use
guards for handling or transportation;
– During transportation the saw blade should be lowered below the table height.
5.3 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Make sure the power supply information on the machine’s rating plate are compatible with
the power supply you intend to connect it to.
If a replacement plug is to be fitted this must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
The damaged or incomplete plug, when cut from the cable shall be disabled to prevent
connection to a live electrical outlet.
This appliance is Class I
†
and is designed for connection to a power supply matching that
detailed on the rating label and compatible with the plug fitted.
If an extension lead is required, use an approved and compatible lead rated for this
appliance. Follow all the instruction supplied with the extension lead.
†
Earthed : This product requires an earth connection to protect against electric shock from
accessible conductive parts in the event of a failure of the basic insulation.