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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITRE SAWS (cont.)
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Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let the blade come to rest
without assistance.
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If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete the process and switch
off before looking up.
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Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are properly tightened.
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Do not store materials or equipment above a machine in such a way that they
could fall into it.
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Always hold the saw on parts that are insulated. If you accidentally cut into
hidden wiring or the saw’s own cable, the metal parts of the saw will become
“live”. Switch off at the mains and remove the plug immediately.
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Never saw near combustible liquids or gases.
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Note the direction of rotation of the motor and the blade.
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Do not lock the movable guard in the open position and always ensure that it is
working properly, freely rotating and returning to fully cover the teeth of the blade.
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Connect the saw to a dust collection device and ensure that it is operating
properly. As the operator of the saw, please make sure that you understand
factors that influence exposure to dust, including the type of material to be cut,
the importance of local extraction and the proper adjustment of
hoods/baffles/chutes of your dust extraction system. We recommend that you
always wear a dust mask when operating this saw.
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Wear gloves when handling saw blades and rough materials.
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Saw blades shall be carried in a holder wherever possible.
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Select saw blades in relation to the material being cut.
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Use correctly sharpened saw blades and observe the maximum speed marked
on the blade.
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Take additional care when trenching (slotting).
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The mitre saw can be safely carried by the carrying handle but only once it has
been removed from the mains power and secured in the locked down position.
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Ensure that the arm is properly secure when bevelling.
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Keep the floor area around the machine level, well maintained and free of loose
materials.
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Ensure that you are trained in the use, adjustment and operation of the machine.
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Do not remove any cut-offs from the cutting area until the mitre saw head is in
the full upright position, the blade guard is fully enclosing the blade and the
blade has come to a rest or complete stop.
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When cutting long pieces which extend well over the table width, ensure that
the ends are adequately supported at the same height as the saw table top.
Supports should be positioned in such a way to ensure that the workpiece does
not fall to the ground once the cut has been made.
Operating Mitre Saws with out the correct hearing protection may result in
impairment of hearing.
A number of supports at regular intervals may be required if the workpiece is
extremely long.
- Wear
goggles
- Wear
earmuffs
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Wear a breathing mask
