Ratio IR1200NM, Manual

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- Replacement of the plug or the supply cord shall always be carried out by the manufacturer of
the tool or his service organisation,
- Keep water clear off the electrical parts of the tool and away from persons in the working area.
MITRE SAW SAFETY INSTRUCTION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- do not use saw blades which are damaged or deformed;
- replace the table insert when worn;
- use only saw blades recommended by the manufacturer which conform to EN 847-1;
- do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed steel;
- wear suitable personal protective equipment when necessary, this could include:
- hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss;
- eye protection when using the tool.
- respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust.
- gloves for handling saw blades (saw blades shall be carried in a holder wherever
practicable) and rough material;
- connect the saw to a dust collecting device when sawing wood. In addition the operator shall
be informed of factors that influence exposure of dust and the precautions mentioned e.g. type
of material to be machined and the importance of local extraction (capture or source) and proper
adjustment of hoods/baffles/chutes;
SAFE OPERATION
- select the correct saw blade for the material to be cut;
- do not use the saw to cut other materials than those recommended by the manufacturer;
- lifting and transportation information: Information shall include where to lift and support the mitre
saw and when necessary a warning not to use guards for this purpose;
- do not use the saw without the guards in position, in good working order and properly
maintained;
- ensure that the arm is securely fixed when bevelling;
- keep the floor area around the machine level, well maintained and free of loose materials e.g.
chips and cut-offs;
- provide adequate general or localised lighting;
- the operator is adequately trained in the use, adjustment and operation of the machine;
- use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe the maximum speed marked on the saw blade;
- ensure that any spacers and spindle rings used are suitable for the purpose as stated by the
manufacturer;
- when fitted with laser, no exchange with different type of laser is permitted. Repairs shall only be
carried out by the laser manufacturer or an authorised agent;
- blade replacement procedure including the method for repositioning and a warning that this must
be carried out correctly;
- 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;
- always to clamp work pieces to the saw table
- to ensure before each cut that the machine is stable,
- if needed, to fix the machine to a work bench or the like,
- if needed, to support long work pieces with appropriate additional supports;
- replace table insert when worn.