Milwaukee M18 FTS210, User Manual

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● Never stand directly in line with the saw blade.
Always position your body on the same side of
the saw blade as the fence. Kickback may propel
the workpiece at high velocity towards anyone
standing in front and in line with the saw blade.
● Never reach over or behind the saw blade to pull or
to support the workpiece. Accidental contact with
the saw blade may occur or kickback may drag
your fingers into the saw blade.
● Never hold and press the workpiece that is being
cut off against the rotating saw blade. Pressing
the workpiece being cut off against the saw blade
creates a binding condition and kickback.
● Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade.
A misaligned fence pinches the workpiece against
the saw blade and create kickback.
● Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against
the table and fence when making non-through cuts
such as rabbeting. A featherboard helps to control
the workpiece in the event of a kickback.
● Use extra caution when making a cut into blind
areas of assembled workpieces. The protruding
saw blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
● Support large panels to minimise the risk of saw
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend
to sag under their own weight. Supports must be
placed under all portions of the panel overhanging
the tabletop.
● Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that
is twisted, knotted, warped, or does not have a
straight edge to guide it, with a mitre gauge or
along the fence. A warped, knotted, or twisted
workpiece is unstable and causes misalignment of
the kerf with the saw blade, binding, and kickback.
● Never cut more than one workpiece stacked
vertically or horizontally. The saw blade could pick
up one or more pieces and cause kickback.
● When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the
workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that
the saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If
the saw blade binds, it may lift the workpiece and
cause kickback when the saw is restarted.
● Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient
set. Never use warped saw blades or saw blades
with cracked or broken teeth. Sharp and properly
set saw blades minimise binding, stalling and
kickback.
TABLE SAW OPERATING PROCEDURE
WARNINGS
● Turn off the table saw and disconnect the battery
pack when removing the table insert, changing
the saw blade or making adjustments to the riving
knife, anti-kickback device or blade guard, and
when the product is left unattended. Precautionary
measures help avoid accidents.
● Never leave the product unattended when it is
running. Turn it off and don’t leave the product
until it comes to a complete stop. An unattended
running saw is an uncontrolled hazard.
● Locate the product in a well-lit and level area where
you can maintain good footing and balance. It
should be installed in an area that provides enough
room to easily handle the size of your workpiece.
Cramped, dark areas, and uneven, slippery floors
invite accidents.
● Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under
the saw table and the dust collection device.
Accumulated sawdust is combustible and may
self-ignite.
● The product must be secured. A table saw that is
not properly secured may move or tip over.
● Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the table
before the product is turned on. Distraction or a
potential jam can be dangerous.
● Always use saw blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Saw
blades that do not match the mounting hardware
of the saw runs off-centre causing loss of control.
● Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade
mounting means such as flanges, saw blade
washers, bolts, or nuts. These mounting means
were specially designed for your saw, for safe
operation and optimum performance.
● Never stand on the product, do not use it as a
stepping stool. Serious injury could occur if the
product is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.
● Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate
in the proper direction. Do not use grinding wheels,
wire brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table
saw. Improper saw blade installation or use of
accessories not recommended may cause serious
injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
Dadoing, ploughing, resawing, and moulding head
cutting is prohibited. Wear ear protectors. Exposure to
noise can cause hearing loss.
Use protective equipment. Always wear safety glasses
when working with the product. The use of protective
clothing is recommended, such as dust mask,
protective gloves, sturdy non-slip footwear, helmet,
and ear defenders.
The dust produced when using the product may be
harmful to health. Do not inhale the dust. Use a dust
absorption system and wear a suitable dust protection
mask. Remove deposited dust thoroughly, e.g. with a
vacuum cleaner.
Ensure that the product is always stable and secure.
Before using the product please read the instructions.
If possible, have the product demonstrated.
Do not use saw blades that are damaged or deformed
Only use saw blades that have been properly
sharpened.
Use only woodworking blades speci
fi ed in the manual,
that comply with EN 847-1.
To minimise noise, the product must be sharpened
and all noise reducing elements (covers etc.) must be
properly adjusted.
Only use tools that meet standard EN 847-1.
Transport and store the tools in a suitable receptacle.