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Safety Information
Important
- Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Table Saw Safety Warnings
– Do not use saw blades which are damaged or deformed;
– Replace table insert when worn;
– Use only saw blades recommended by the manufacturer; which conform to EN 847-1.
WARNING:
When changing the saw blade beware that the width of the groove cut of the
saw blades shall not be less than and the thickness of the body of the saw blade shall
not be more than the thickness of the riving knife;
– Take care that the selection of the saw blade is suitable for the material to be cut;
– Wear suitable personal protective equipment when necessary, this could include
• Hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss;
• Wear respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust;
• Wear gloves when handling saw blades and rough material. Saw blades shall be carried
in a holder whenever practicable;
– Connect circular saws to a dust-collecting device when sawing wood. The operator shall
be informed of the factors that influence exposure of dust e.g. type of material being
toold and importance of local extraction (capture or source) and proper adjustment of
hoods/baffles/chutes;
– Do not use High speed steel (HS) blades;
– The push-stick or push block should always be stored with the tool when not in use.
– Take care when slotting;