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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following instructions carefully,

failure to do so could lead to serious personal
injury.

When using electric tools, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Read all these instructions before operating the
tool and save this user manual for future

reference.

We recommends that this tool should not be

modified or used for any application other than

that  for  which  it  was  designed.  If  you  are  unsure  of
its relative applications do not hesitate to contact
us  using  the  telephone  number  on  the  back  of  this
user manual, and we will  be more than  happy to

advise you.

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL:

Read and

understand the owner's manual and labels affixed
to the saw. Learn its applications and limitations,
as well as the potential hazards specific to this

tool.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT:

Cluttered work benches and dark areas invite

accidents. Floors must not be slippery due to oil,
water or sawdust etc.

DO NOT USE THE SAW IN DANGEROUS

ENVIRONMENTS:

Do not use power tools in

damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Provide adequate space surrounding the work
area. Do not use in environments with a

potentially explosive atmosphere.

KEEP CHILDREN AND UNTRAINED

PERSONNEL AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA:

All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from
the work area.

STORE TOOLS SAFELY WHEN THEY ARE NOT

IN USE:

All tools should be stored in a dry, locked

cupboard and out of the reach of children.

WEAR THE CORRECT CLOTHING:

Do not wear

loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewellery, which may get caught in moving parts.

Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear

protective hair covering to contain long hair. Roll
long sleeves up above the elbow.

USE SAFETY GOGGLES AND EAR

PROTECTION:

Wear

approved safety goggles

at all times, Normal spectacles only have impact

resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. A

face or dust mask should be worn if the operation

is dusty and ear protectors (plugs or muffs) should
be worn, particularly during extended periods of

operation.

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ELECTRIC

SHOCK:

When working with power tools, avoid

contact with any earthed items (e.g. pipes,

radiators, hobs and refrigerators, etc.). It is

advisable wherever possible to use an RCD

(residual current device) at the mains socket.

STAY ALERT:

Always watch what you are doing

and use common sense. Do not operate the saw
when you are tired or under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE MAINS

SUPPLY:

When not in use, before servicing and

when changing accessories such as cutters, etc.

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING:

Make sure

the switch is in the OFF position before
connecting the tool to the mains supply.

NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING /

CONNECTED WHILST UNATTENDED:

Turn off

the tool and disconnect it from the mains supply

between jobs. Do not leave machine until it comes
to a complete stop.

DO NOT ABUSE THE MAINS LEAD:

Never

attempt  to  move  the  saw  by  means  of  the  mains
lead  or  pull  it  to  remove  the  plug  from  the  mains
socket.  Keep  the  mains  lead  away  from  heat,  oil

and sharp edges. If the mains lead is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or its

service agent or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid unwanted hazards.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS:

Before every

use of the tool, a guard or other part that is

damaged should be carefully checked to

determine that it will operate correctly and

perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, free running of moving parts,

breakage of parts, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part

that is damaged should be correctly repaired or

replaced by an authorized service centre unless
otherwise indicated in this instruction manual.

Have defective switches replaced by an