ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING!
When using mains-powered tools, basic safety precautions, including the
following, should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury
and material damage.
Read the whole manual carefully and make sure you know how to switch the tool off in an
emergency, before operating the tool.
Save these instructions and other documents supplied with this tool for future reference.
The charger has been designed for 230V and 240V only. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Note:
The supply of 230V and 240V on Ozito tools are interchangeable for Australia and New
Zealand.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an electrician or a power tool repairer in
order to avoid a hazard.
Using an Extension Lead
Always use an approved extension lead suitable for the power input of this tool. Before use, inspect
the extension lead for signs of damage, wear and ageing. Replace the extension lead if damaged
or defective.
When using an extension lead on a reel, always unwind the lead completely. Use of an extension
lead not suitable for the power input of the tool or which is damaged or defective may result in a
risk of fire and electric shock.
The power supply for this products charger should be protected by a residual current device (rated
at 30mA or less). A residual current device reduces the risk of electric shock.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the
warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
1. Work area safety
a.
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d.
Do not abuse the cord.
Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b.
Use personal protective equipment
. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c.
Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on
. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e.
Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f.
Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
h.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
4. Power tool use and care
a.
Do not force the power tool.
Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
e.
Maintain power tools.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles
and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
5. Service
a.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•
Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary
handle or motor housing.
If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
•
Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
The guard cannot protect you from the blade below
the workpiece.
•
Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece.
Less than a full tooth of the blade
teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
•
Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a
stable platform.
It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
•
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the
•
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and shock the operator.
•
When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide.
This improves the accuracy of
cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
•
Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss
of control.
•
Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt.
The blade washers and bolt were
specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
•
Do not use the tool with abrasive or masonry/wet diamond wheels.
•
Only use blade diameter(s) in accordance with the markings on the tool.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the blade is
pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives
the unit rapidly back toward the operator. If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade
to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can
be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
•
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback
forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade.
Kickback
could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator,
if proper precautions are taken.
•
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and
hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in
motion or kickback may occur.
Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause
of blade binding.
•
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf and check
that sawteeth are not engaged into the material.
If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or
kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
•
Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend
to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near
the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
•
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Blunt or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf
causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
•
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut.
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
•
Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.
The
protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
•
Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower
guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the
open position.
If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any
other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
•
Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before use.
The lower guard may become sluggish
due to, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
•
Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and
“compound cuts.” Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the
material, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should
operate automatically.
•
Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on
bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting
whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
