Skil Masters 3855, Instructions Manual

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d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SLIDING MITRE SAWS
GENERAL
• Only use the tool for cutting wood
• Always saw a single workpiece (workpieces placed
one on the other or next to each other cannot be properly
clamped which may result in saw blade binding or
workpiece slipping during sawing)
• Inrush currents cause short-time voltage drops; under
unfavourable power supply conditions, other equipment
may be affected (if the system impedance of the power
supply is lower than 0,295 + j0,184 Ohm, disturbances
are unlikely to occur); if you need further clarification, you
may contact your local power supply authority
• Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
• This tool should not be used by people under the age
of 16 years
• This tool is not suitable for wet cutting
OUTDOOR USE
• When used outdoors, connect the tool via a fault current
(FI) circuit breaker with a triggering current of 30 mA
maximum, and only use an extension cord which is
intended for outdoor use and equipped with a
splashproof coupling-socket
BEFORE USE
• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
• Always mount the tool on a flat and stable working
surface (e.g. workbench)
• Wear protective glasses, hearing protection, and
protective gloves
• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some
wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful
(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic
reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or
bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust
extraction device when connectable
• Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic (such
as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with
additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and
work with a dust extraction device when connectable
• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the
materials you want to work with
• Do not work materials containing asbestos
(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)
• Never use the tool without the original protection
guard system
• Check the protective guard for proper closing before
each use
• Do not operate the saw if the protective guard does not
move freely and close instantly
• Never clamp or tie the protective guard into the
open position
• Always firmly clamp the workpiece (do not work
with pieces that are too small to clamp)
• Always support the free ends of a long workpiece
• Never allow another person to hold or support the
workpiece while working; use the saw table extension
• Never use the tool without the table insert; replace
a defective or worn table insert
• Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath
the cutting path before you start cutting
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
ACCESSORIES
• Never use grinding/cutting discs with this tool