INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
8 COMPOUND MITRE SAW
Model No:
SM8
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
SM8 - 2 - 160702
1.1.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to read, understand and comply with the following:
You must check all electrical products, before use, to ensure that they are safe. You must inspect power cables, plugs, sockets and any other
connectors for wear and damage. You must ensure that the risk of electric shock is minimised by the installation of appropriate safety devices.
A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) should be incorporated in the main distribution board. We also recommend that a Residual Current
Device (RCD) is used. It is particularly important to use an RCD with portable products that are plugged into a supply which is not protected by
an RCCB. If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. You may obtain a Residual Current Device by contacting your Sealey dealer.
You must
also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.
1.1.1. The
Electricity At Work Act 1989
requires all portable electrical appliances, if used on business premises, to be tested by
a qualified electrician, using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT), at least once a year.
1.1.2. The
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
makes owners of electrical appliances responsible for the safe condition of those appliances
and the safety of the appliance operators.
If in any doubt about electrical safety, contact a qualified electrician.
1.1.3. Ensure that the insulation on all cables and on the appliance itself is safe before connecting it to the power
supply. See 1.1.1. & 1.1.2. and use a Portable Appliance Tester.
1.1.4. Ensure that cables are always protected against short circuit and overload.
1.1.5. Regularly inspect power supply cables and plugs for wear and damage and check all connections,
to ensure that none is loose.
1.1.6.
Important:
Ensure the voltage marked on the appliance matches the power supply to be used and
that the plug is fitted with the correct fuse - see fuse rating at right.
1.1.7.
DO NOT
pull or carry the appliance by the power cable.
1.1.8.
DO NOT
pull the plug from the socket by the cable.
1.1.9.
DO NOT
use worn or damage cables, plugs or connectors. Immediately have any faulty item repaired or
replaced by a qualified electrician. When an ASTA/BS approved UK 3 pin plug is damaged, cut the cable
just above the plug and
dispose of the plug safely
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Fit a new plug according to the following instructions (UK only).
a) Note that this saw is double insulated and therefore there is no GREEN/YELLOW earth
wire.
b) Connect the BROWN live wire to live terminal L.
c) Connect the BLUE neutral wire to the neutral terminal N.
d) After wiring, check that there are no bare wires, that all wires have been correctly connected, that the cable outer insulation
extends beyond the cable restraint and that the restraint is tight.
Double insulated products, which are always marked with this symbol , are fitted with live (brown) and neutral (blue) wires only.
To re-wire,
connect the wires as indicated above -
DO NOT
connect either wire to the earth terminal.
1.1.10. Products which require more than 13 amps are supplied without a plug. In this case you must contact a qualified electrician to ensure that a
suitably rated supply is available. We recommend you discuss the installation of a industrial round pin plug and socket with your electrician.
1.1.11. If an extension reel is used it should be fully unwound before connection. A reel with an RCD fitted is preferred since any appliance
plugged into it will be protected. The cable core section is important and should be at least 1.5mm
2
, but to be absolutely sure that
the capacity of the reel is suitable for this product and for others that may be used in the other output sockets, we recommend the use
of 2.5mm
2
section cable. I extension reel is to be used outdoors, ensure it is marked for outdoor use.
Blue
Neutral
Wire
Cable
Restraint
FUSE RATING
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE FITTED
WITH A
13 AMP FUSE
Brown
Live
Wire
1.2
GENERAL SAFETY
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Familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations and potential hazards of the saw.
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WARNING!
Disconnect the saw from the mains power before changing accessories, servicing or performing any maintenance.
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The machine must only be serviced by a qualified person or service agent. Contact your Sealey dealer for information.
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Select a work area suitable for the saw and keep the area clean, tidy and free from unrelated materials. Ensure that there is adequate lighting.
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Permanently mount the saw on a supporting surface strong enough to take the weight of the machine and workpiece.
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Wood dust can be harmful to health by inhalation and skin contact. Concentrations of small dust particles in the air can form an explosive
mixture. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that the saw is attached to a dust-extraction unit.
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Maintain the saw in good condition, check moving parts alignment regularly. Keep saw blades clean and sharp.
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Replace or repair damaged parts.
Use recommended parts only. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
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WARNING!
Keep all guards and holding screws in place, tight and in good working order. Check regularly for damaged parts.
A guard, or any other part, that is damaged should be repaired or replaced before the saw is next used. The safety guard is a mandatory
fitting where the saw is used in premises covered by the Health & Safety at Work Act.
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Before commencing work, ensure the saw blade is set to cut in the correct direction, securely fastened, sharp and is compatible with the
machine, spindle speed and the material to be cut. Never use a saw blade if damaged, bent or warped. Use only recommended saw blades.
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Remove adjusting keys and wrenches from the machine and the vicinity before switching on.
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Machine operators must have received sufficient training and instructions relating to the dangers associated with the machine, the
precautions to be observed and the requirements of the Wood Working Machines Regulations. Operators must be under the adequate
supervision of a person who has a thorough knowledge and experience of the machine and the appropriate regulations.
