Hafco TS250SC, Instructions Manual

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Ensure that when switching on (e.g. after
servicing) no tools or loose parts are left on
or in the machine.
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Turn power off if the machine is not used.
Cutting hazard, even with the cutting tool at
standstill!
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Wear gloves when changing cutting tools.
Risk of kickback (workpiece is caught by the
saw blade and thrown against the operator)!
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Always work with a properly set riving knife.
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Do not jam workpieces.
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Cut thin or thin-walled workpieces only with
Þ ne-toothed saw blades. Always use sharp
saw blades. If in doubt, check workpiece for
inclusion of foreign matter (e.g. nails or
screws).
Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
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Ensure that no parts of the body or clothing
can get caught and drawn in by rotating
components (no neckties, no loose
Þ tting
clothes; contain long hair with hairnet).
Hazard generated by insuf Þ cient personal
protection gear!
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Wear hearing protection.
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Wear safety glasses.
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Wear dust mask if work generates dust.
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Wear suitable work clothes. When working
outdoors wearing of non-slip shoes is
recommended.
Risk of injury by inhaling wood dust!
Dust of certain timber species (e.g. beech, oak,
ash) can cause cancer when inhaled: use a
suitable dust collector.
Hazard generated by defects!
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Keep the machine and the accessories in
good repair and observe the maintenance
instructions.
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Check the machine for possible damage
before any use. Inspect all safety devices,
protection devices or slightly damaged parts
for proper functioning as speci
Þ ed before
operatiing the machine. Check to see that all
moving parts work properly and do not jam. All
parts must be correctly installed and meet all
conditions necessary for the proper operation
of the machine.
•
Damaged protection devices or parts must be
repaired or replaced by an quali Þ ed specialist.
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Do not operate the machine if the switch can
not be switched ON or OFF.
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Keep handles free of oil and grease.
3.3 Symbols used throughout these
i
nstructions
Danger!
Indicates risk of personal injury or severe
material damage
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury by electric shock
Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
Risk of personal injury by body parts or clothing
being drawn into the rotating saw blade
Caution! Risk of material damage
Note:Supplementary information
3.4 Safety devices
Blade guard
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The blade guard (a) (Figure 1) protects
against unintentional contact with the saw
blade and from chips
ß ying about.
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Always have blade guard installed during
operation.
Riving knife
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The riving knife (b) (Figure 1) prevents the
workpiece from being caught by the rising
teeth of the saw blade and being thrown
against the operator.
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Always have blade guard installed during
operation.
Figure 1