TS10CZ - 0016 - (1) - 040501
2. INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION
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DO NOT
operate the saw if any parts are damaged or missing as this may cause failure and/or injury.
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DO NOT
operate the saw when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
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When not in use switch off the saw and unplug from the power supply.
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WARNING!
Wear approved safety eye protection, ear defenders and, if dust is generated, respiratory protection.
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Remove ill fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery and contain long hair.
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Keep hands and body clear of the blade when operating the saw.
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Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes.
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Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
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Avoid unintentional starting and never leave the saw operating unattended.
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DO NOT
use the saw for a task it is not designed to perform and ensure operators are trained to use the saw.
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DO NOT
get the saw wet or use in damp or wet locations or areas where there is condensation.
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DO NOT
use the saw where there are flammable liquids, solids or gases such as paint solvents and including waste cleaning rags etc.
1.3.
SPECIFIC SAW SAFETY RULES
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Connect to a suitable extraction system. failure to do so will result in the build-up of sawdust which will become a fire hazard.
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Keep splitter and blade guard in place and operational, and replace table insert when worn.
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Ensure you select the appropriate saw blade for the material to be cut.
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WARNING!
Before each use, check that the saw blade is secure and not worn or damaged.
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Use the blade guard for all through-sawing operations. Through-sawing operations are those where the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece as in ripping or cross-cutting.
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Check workpiece to ensure that there are no nails or other items which may foul the saw blade.
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Hold the work firmly against the fence of cross stop.
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Only feed the workpiece into the blade against the rotation of the blade.
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Avoid subjecting the saw blade to excessive strain - never force the workpiece. Maintain a controlled, steady progression.
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Should the saw blade jam, switch the power off immediately to prevent damage to the motor.
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To avoid kickback (when a workpiece is violently thrown back towards the operator) implement the following:
a
) Keep the blade sharp.
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) Keep the fence parallel to the saw blade.
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DO NOT
release the workpiece before it is pushed all the way
past the saw blade.
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DO NOT
rip work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
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Use a push stick for ripping narrow stock.
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Provide adequate support to the rear and sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces.
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DO NOT
use your hands alone (free-hand) to guide the workpiece. Hold work firmly against the fence or cross stop to guide work through the saw.
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DO NOT
place yourself in an awkward operating position where a slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting blade.
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DO NOT
stand, or have any part of your body, in line with the path of the saw blade.
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DO NOT
use the fence as a cut-off gauge when cross-cutting.
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DO NOT
hold what will become the off-cut (the waste part of the workpiece).
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WARNING! DO NOT
reach behind or over the saw blade with hands or arms.
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WARNING! DO NOT
attempt to free a jammed saw blade without first switching off or removing the plug from the mains power supply.
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DO NOT
cut metals or substances that may produce toxic dust. Saw must only be used to cut wood or wood derived substances.
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DO NOT
attempt to cut round section wood.
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DO NOT
use solvents to clean plastic parts which may damage them. Use a soft damp cloth only.
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Store blades in a safe, dry childproof location.
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The TS10CZ professional quality table saw is fully approved to
CE regulations. Compound angle cutting permitted by full tilt
adjustment of up to 45
0
. The unit is fitted with a No-Volt safety
switch and approved splitter for added user safety.
1. Saw table
9. Power Cable
2. Blade guard
10. Casing
3. Push stick
11. On/Off switch
4. Blade
12. Star-grip knob
5. Splitter
13. Dust extraction pipe
6. Table insert
14. Cross stop
7. Fence
15. Screw
8. Handwheel
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Not shown - 2 x wrench
