Safety Warnings Common for
Reciprocating Saw Operations:
a)
The use of a residual current device
with a rated residual current of 30mA or less, is
recommended.
b)
Wear a safety helmet, safety glasses
and/or face shield.
It is also highly
recommended that you wear a dust mask, ear
protection and padded gloves.
c)
Ensure no one is below you when using
the tool in elevated conditions.
d)
Do not point the tool at anyone in the
immediate vicinity.
WARNING!
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints;
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other
masonry products, and;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
timber.
The risk from such exposures vary depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals; work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specifically designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
Always wear eye protection and a dust mask for dusty
applications and when drilling/chiselling overhead.
Sanding particles can be absorbed by your eyes and
inhaled easily and may cause health complications.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE, FACE AND
EAR PROTECTION
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Caring for the environment
Power tools that are no longer usable
should not be disposed of with household
waste but in an environmentally friendly
way.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local council authority for
recycling advice.
Recycling packaging reduces the need for
landfill and raw materials.
Reuse of recycled material decreases
pollution in the environment. Please
recycle packaging where facilities
exist.
Check with your local council authority for
recycling advice.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
WARNINGS FOR
RECIPROCATING SAWS
WARNING!
This appliance is
not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Safety Warnings Specific for
Reciprocating Saw Operations:
a)
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.
b)
Check the blade carefully for cracks
or damage prior to operation.
Replace
cracked or damaged blades immediately.
c)
Hold the tool firmly during operation.
Always hold the adjustable pivoting
shoe firmly against the work piece.
d)
When making a “blind” cut (you can’t
see behind what is being cut), be sure
that hidden electrical wiring or water
pipes are not in the path of the cut.
If
wires are present, they must be disconnected at
their power source by a qualified person or avoided
to prevent the possibility of lethal shock or fire.
e)
Water pipes in “blind” areas must be
drained and capped before cutting.
f)
If the blade hits against objects during
operation, damage to the tool or
dangerous blade breakage may occur.
g)
Watch out for cut-off portions
of the work
piece being cut. They may fall and cause injury to
you or someone near you.
h)
When cutting metals, be cautious of hot
flying debris.
i)
Do not touch the blade or the work
piece immediately after operation;
they
may be extremely hot and could potentially burn your
skin.
j)
If you withdraw the blade from the
work piece during operation, a strong
reaction could be produced,
which could
cause the blade to snap or cause you to lose your
grip and/or control of the saw. Always switch off the
tool and wait until the blade has come to a complete
stop before with drawing the blade from the work
piece.
