Robland PS 3200, Manual

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Silverline - PS 3200
V0713
Handling of tools
Always wear safety gloves when handling saw blades thus avoiding severe injury to the hands. Please
bear in mind that even blunt tools can cause serious damage.
Normal and prohibited use
The panelsaw is designed for the following work and is equipped with protective devices for
these processes only. It is not designed to work materials such as ferrous or non-ferrous metals, work
different from that stated below is prohibited.
– Ripping with the parallel saw fence with/without the sawblade tilted and the fence upright or in the
low
– position.
– Right-angled or mitre cuts with the 90° fence mounted to the sliding table with tilted or vertical
– sawblade.
– Cross-cutting workpieces using the adjustable stop on the 90° fence.
– Cutting panels or solid wood on the sliding table.
PROHIBITED USE
Following tasks are prohibited on the panelsaw :
– submerged cuts by removing the riving knife and/or guard;
– all types of cuts without using the table saw fence, the 90° fence or sliding table;
– Cutting large workpieces that exceed the machine capacity without using aids such as roller
supports.
REMAININg RISkS
Main risks on the panelsaw are :
– unintentional contact of the hand with the running sawblade;
– workpiece kickback
– tipping of the workpiece due to insufficient support.
NOISE REDUCTION
Main risks on the panelsaw are :
– The type and condition of the sawblade is important in keeping the noise level as low as possible.
– The material and the position of the safety devices are important in reducing the noise level.
– Using the correct speed of the sawblade for the type of material will reduce the noise level as well.
– The above does not negate the fact that extra safety equipment such as ear protection must be
used.