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JCB-MS-254SB
Instruction & User Manual
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Use of the power tool for operations
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Unrestrained or moving workpieces could
be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
different from intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
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Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do
not allow for safe handling and control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
these instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of
power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed.
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Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
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The workpiece must be stationary and
clamped or held against both the fence and
the table. Do not feed the workpiece into
the blade or cut “freehand” in any way.
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Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to
cause the saw blade to climb on top of
the workpiece and violently throw the
blade assembly towards the operator.
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Push the saw through the workpiece. Do
not pull the saw through the workpiece.
To make a cut, raise the saw head and pull
it out over the workpiece without cutting,
start the motor, press the saw head down
and push the saw through the workpiece.
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Supporting the workpiece“cross handed”
i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of
the saw blade with your left hand or vice
versa is very dang erous.
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Never cross your hand over the intended
line of cutting either in front or behind the
saw blade.
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The proximity of the spinning saw blade
to your hand may not be obvious and
you may be seriously injured.
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Do not reach behind the fence with either
hand closer than 100 mm from either side
of the saw blade, to remove wood scraps,
or for any other reason while the blade is
spinning.
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Bent or warped workpieces can twist or
shift and may cause binding on the
spinning saw blade while cutting. There
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Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If
the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp
it with the outside bowed face toward the
fence. Always make certain that there is
no gap between the workpiece, fence and
table along the line of the cut
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Service
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Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or
wood-like products, they cannot be used
with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting
ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs,
etc.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITRE SAWS
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Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
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This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
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Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as
the lower guard to jam. Sparks from
abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard,
the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
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If your hand is placed too close to the saw
blade, there is an increased risk of injury
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Use clamps to support the workpiece
whenever possible. If supporting the
workpiece by hand, you must always keep
your hand at least 100 mm from either
side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw
to cut pieces that are too small to be
securely clamped or held by hand.
from blade contact.
