For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do not
follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed prior
to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an operator
who has been deemed competent to do so by his/her
employer.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or
permanent disability, should seek expert advice before
using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from the
work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using cones and
either barriers or tape, available for hire from your local
HSS Hire.
N
ever use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Safety Goggles MUST be worn by everyone in the
work area.
This equipment generates potentially harmful
noise levels.
To comply with health and safety at work
regulations,
ear defenders must be worn by everyone in
the vicinity.
Wear practical, protective clothing, gloves and
footwear. Avoid loose garments and jewellery
that could catch in moving parts, tie back long hair.
Never lift or move this equipment by its power supply
cable.
Always switch OFF and unplug the equipment when not
in use.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated,
if in
doubt, ask about lighting and ventilation equipment at
your local HSS Hire.
Do not work near flammable gases or liquids,
petrol or
paint thinner fumes for example.
Keep combustible
materials at a safe distance - at least 5m.
Make sure you know how to switch this machine OFF
before you switch it ON
in case you get into difficulty.
Never leave the unit connected to the power supply and
unattended.
GENERAL SAFETY
Always ensure plastic guard is fitted to the blades when
the unit is not in use.
Always disconnect the machine from its power supply
before making adjustments to it.
Having switched OFF,
always wait for moving parts to come to rest.
Make sure that everyone is warned of what you are
doing.
Check the condition of the equipment before use.
If it
shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to your
local HSS Hire
Most HSS equipment is designed to plug straight into a
standard 230V 13A power socket. However,
110V
equipment
(with a round, yellow plug)
must be supplied
from either a 110V generator or from the mains via a
suitable transformer.
If the equipment fails,
or if its power supply cable or plug
becomes damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.
Keep cables out of harm’s way, and clear of the work area.
Extension leads should be fully unwound and loosely
coiled, away from the equipment. Never run them
through water, over sharp edges or where they could
trip someone.
Keep the equipment dry,
using electrical equipment in
very damp or wet conditions can be dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, always use a
suitable RCD (Residual Current-Operated Device)
available from your local HSS Hire . Or power the
equipment from a mains circuit with a built in RCD.
Ensure the unit and the power socket are
switched OFF
before plugging into the power supply.
Remove the clip on plastic strip
used to protect the
blades. You can now
plug the saw into its power supply
and switch the supply ON.
On Model 2 only,
if required,
connect the unit to a
standard dust extractor unit
by placing the extractor
hose over the dust extractor outlet. For advice on dust
extractors, contact you local HSS Hire.
If the blades become blunt or require changing to a
different type, please refer to the instructions in BLADE
REPLACEMENT.
GETTING STARTED
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Where necessary,
secure the workpiece with a vice or
clamps, making sure off cuts have enough support
to
stop them breaking off unexpectedly or pinching the
blades.
Ensure that the workpiece is free from screws,
nails etc.
Switching ON Model 1...
To switch the saw ON, depress the safety catch
with your
thumb,
and squeeze the ON/OFF trigger.
Switching ON Model 2...
To switch the saw ON, depress the operators presence
button (OPB)
with your thumb, and
squeeze the ON/OFF
trigger.
The saw is fitted with a OPB on either side of the
rear handle. Use the button that is most comfortable for
you.
Both Models:
Grip the saw firmly in both hands
one on the trigger grip,
the other on the front handle.
Never use the saw using
only one hand. Adopt a comfortable, stable stance that
gives a clear view of what you are doing
while keeping
the whole of your body behind the cutting edge.
You can then start work when the blades reach
operating speed.Let the saw do the work,
apply just
enough pressure to ensure reasonable progress.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Plastic Guard
Front Handle
Safety
Catch
ON/OFF
Trigger
Blades
Model 1
Plastic Guard
Front Handle
ON/OFF
Trigger
OPB
Rear handle
Dust extractor
Power cable
Blades
Speed adjustment dial
Model 2
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