Stanley FatMax FME720, Manual

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Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw table
can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or
workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be thrown
by the spinning blade.
m. Do not use another person as a substitute for a
table extension or as additional support. Unstable
support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind
or the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation
pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade.
n. The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed
by any means against the spinning saw blade. If
confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could
get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.
o. Always use a clamp or a fixture 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.
p. Let the blade reach full speed before contacting
the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the
workpiece being thrown.
q. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn
the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop
and disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack. Then work to free
the jammed material. Continued sawing with a
jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or
damage to the mitre saw.
r. After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the
saw head down and wait for the blade to stop
before removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with
your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
s. Hold the handle firmly 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.
Additional Safety Warnings for Mitre Saws
● Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Do not
use cracked, bent, damaged or deformed saw blades.
● Replace the table insert when worn.
● Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than
recommended. For the proper blade rating refer to the
technical data. Use only the blades specified in this
manual, complying with EN 847-1.
● Do not use High Speed Steel (HSS) saw blades.
● Wear gloves when handling saw blades and rough
material (saw blades should be carried in a holder
when practicable).
● Use the dustbag provided when sawing wood.
● Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.
● Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
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Warning! Contact with or inhalation of dusts
arising from sanding applications may endanger
the health of the operator and possible
bystanders. Wear a dust mask specifically
designed for protection against dust and fumes
and ensure that persons within or entering the
work area are also protected.
● Consider using specially designed noise-reduction blades.
● Select the correct blade for the material to be cut.
● This mitre saw has been designed for sawing wood,
plastic and non-ferrous metal only.
● Do not operate the machine without the guard in position.
Do not operate the machine if the guard does not function
or is not maintained properly.
● Ensure that the arm is securely fixed when performing
bevel cuts.
● Before each cut ensure that the machine is stable.
● Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
● Keep the surrounding area of the machine well maintained
and free of loose materials, e.g. chips and off-cuts.
● Ensure the machine and the work area are provided with
adequate general or localised lighting.
● Do not allow untrained people to operate this machine.
● Ensure that the blade is mounted correctly before use.
Make sure that the blade rotates in the correct direction.
Keep the blade sharp.
● Ensure the speed marked on the saw blade is at least
equal to the speed marked on the saw.
● The laser fitted must never be exchanged with a different
type of laser. Repairs to the laser should be carried out by
authorised repair agents or Stanley Fat Max service staff.
● Disconnect the machine form the mains before carrying
out any maintenance or when changing the blade.
● Never perform any cleaning, maintenance, removal of any
off-cuts or other parts of the work piece form the cutting
area when the machine is running and the saw head is not
in the rest position.
● When possible, always mount the machine to a bench.
● Secure the workpiece. A workpiece held with a clamping
device or a vice is more secure than when held with
the hand.
● Always firmly clamp the piece to be worked. Do not
work with pieces that are too small to clamp, otherwise,
the distance of the hands to the rotating saw blade
is too small. Always use extra support when sawing
long workpieces.
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