ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITRE SAWS
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This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons unless supervised
by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Warning!
Before connecting a tool to a power source (mains switch power
point receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure that the voltage supply is the same as
that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage
greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user,
as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, do not plug in the tool.
Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the
motor.
Your tool is double insulated for additional protection against a possible electrical
insulation failure within the tool.
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or
maintenance, including changing the blade.
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When operating the saw, use safety equipment including safety goggles or shield,
ear protection, dust mask and protective clothing including safety gloves.
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Ensure that there is adequate general or localised lighting.
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Do not use the saw unless the guards are in place.
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Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry.
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Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw.
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Ensure that the operator is adequately trained in the use, adjustment and
operation of the machine.
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Do not use this saw to cut firewood.
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Keep the area free of tripping hazards.
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Report faults in the machine, including guards and saw blades, as soon as they
are discovered.
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Ensure that the machine is always fixed to a bench, whenever possible.
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Always stand to one side when operating the saw.
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Never use a cracked or distorted saw blade.
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When cutting round wood, use clamps that prevent the workpiece from turning on
both sides of the blade.
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Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste close by the blade.
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Do not use blades of High Speed Steel (HSS blades).
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If the table insert is damaged or worn, have it replaced by a power tool repairer.
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Rags, cloths, cord and string and the like should never be left around the work area.
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Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails and other foreign
objects before operating the saw.
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Support the work properly.
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Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting
area whilst the machine is running and the saw head is not in the rest position.
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Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine.
