machine, spindle speed and the material to be cut. Never use a saw blade if damaged, bent or warped. Use only recommended saw
blades.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches from the machine and the vicinity before switching on.
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.
DO
NOT
operate the saw if any parts are damaged or missing as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
DO
NOT
operate the saw when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
When not in use switch off the saw and unplug from the power supply.
,
WARNING!
Wear approved safety eye protection, ear defenders and, if dust is generated, respiratory protection.
Remove ill fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery and contain long hair.
Keep hands and body clear of the blade when operating the saw.
DO NOT
overreach. Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes.
Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
DO NOT
leave the saw operating unattended.
DO NOT
force the saw. Use the correct blade for your application.
DO
NOT
use the saw for a task it is not designed to perform and ensure operators are trained to use the saw.
DO
NOT
get the saw wet or use in damp or wet locations or areas where there is condensation.
DO
NOT
use the saw in explosive atmospheres, where there are flammable liquids, dust, solids or gases such as paint solvents and
including waste cleaning rags etc.
When not in use clean the unit and store the saw in it’s original packaging in a safe, dry, childproof location.
1.3.
SPECIFIC SAW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use the saw, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.
Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous
material such as bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting
will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
DO NOT
use the saw if the switch does not turn in ON or OFF.
Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you must always keep your hand at
least 100 mm from either side of the saw blade.
DO NOT
use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped or held by
hand. If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from blade contact.
The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fence and the table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade
or cut “freehand” in any way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over
the workpiece without cutting, start the motor, press the saw head down and push the saw through the workpiece. Cutting on the pull
stroke is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top of the workpiece and violently throw the blade assembly towards the operator.
Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting either in front or behind the saw blade. Supporting the workpiece “cross
handed” i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
DO NOT
reach behind the fence with either hand closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw blade, to remove wood scraps, or
for any other reason while the blade is spinning. The proximity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious and you
may be seriously injured.
Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside bowed face toward the
fence. Always make certain that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence and table along the line of the cut. Bent or
warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting.
There should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
DO NOT
use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of
wood or other objects that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.
Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may bind on the blade
or shift during cutting.
Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level,
fi
rm work surface before use. A level and
fi
rm work surface reduces the risk
of the mitre saw becoming unstable.
Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence is set correctly to support
the workpiece and will not interfere with the blade or the guarding system. Without turning the tool “ON” and with no workpiece on
the table, move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting the
fence.
Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer than the table top.
Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-o
ff
piece or workpiece tips, it can lift
the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
The
cut-o
ff
piece must not be jammed or pressed by any means against the spinning saw blade. If con
fi
ned, i.e. using length stops,
the
cut-o
ff
piece could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.
Always use a clamp or a
fi
xture designed to properly support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll
while being cut, causing the blade to “bite” and pull the work with your hand into the blade.
Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece being thrown.
If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the mitre saw o
ff
. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect the plug from
the power source. Then work to free the jammed material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or
damage to the mitre saw.
After
fi
nishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before removing the cut-o
ff
piece.
Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
Hold the handle
fi
rmly when making an incomplete cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head is completely in the down
position. The braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
Before making a cut make sure the depth, bevel and mitre adjustments are tight.
SMS255.V3 Issue 1 21/05/21
Original Language Version
© Jack Sealey Limited
