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use of an approved face mask with replaceable
filters when using this machine, in addition to
using the dust extraction facility.
You should always:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment,
such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter microscopic particles.
WARNING: If you suspect that paint on
surfaces in your home contains lead, seek
professional advice. Lead based paints
should only be removed by a professional
and you should not attempt to remove it
yourself. Once the dust has been deposited
on surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result
in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even
low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain
and nervous system damage. The young and
unborn children are particularly vulnerable.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR YOUR
EVOLUTION JIGSAW
1. Do not expose to rain or water.
2. Wear hearing protection when necessary.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
3. Cutting/scraping blades and accessories
can become very hot. Take care when
changing or handling any bits or accessories.
4. Hold the tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces, especially when performing an
operation where the blade may contact
hidden wiring. If the blade contacts a ‘live’
wire, exposed metal parts of the power tool
could become ‘live’ and give the operator an
electric shock.
5. If possible, use clamps or a vice to hold
your work.
6. When cutting into walls, floors or similar
areas, make sure, as far as possible, that
there are no services (gas or water pipes,
electric cables etc) in the path of the blade.
Striking hidden services could cause injury to
the user and damage to the property.
7. Always disconnect the jigsaw from the
power supply before changing the blade.
Never use damaged or distorted blades.
8. Always allow the saw to come to a
complete halt before putting it down. A
running tool may bounce uncontrollably if the
blade tip contacts any surface.
9. Always consider the work environment
and wear the appropriate personal
protection equipment. This could include dust
masks, eye protection, safety footwear etc.
WARNING: the operation of any power tool
can result in foreign objects being thrown
towards your eyes, which could result in
severe eye damage. Before beginning power
tool operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shield or a full face
shield where needed.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not
operate your machine until the missing parts
are replaced. Failure to follow this rule could
result in serious personal injury.
VIBRATION
WARNING: When using this machine the
operator can be exposed to high levels of
vibration transmitted to the hand and arm. It
is possible that the operator could develop
“Vibration white finger disease” (Raynaud
syndrome). This condition can reduce the
sensitivity of the hand to temperature as well
as producing general numbness. Prolonged
or regular users of sanding machines should
monitor the condition of their hands and
fingers closely. If any of the symptoms become
evident, seek immediate medical advice.
• The measurement and assessment of
human exposure to hand-transmitted
vibration in the workplace is given in: BS
EN ISO 5349-1:2001 and BS EN ISO 5349-
2:2002.
• Many factors can influence the actual
vibration level during operation e.g. the
work surfaces condition and orientation
