Wear safety goggles as protection against flying wood chips and saw dust. In many cases,
a full face shield is even better protection. A dust mask is also recommended to keep saw
dust out of your lungs.
Considerable noise is generated by this machine. Ear defenders should always be worn.
Clear the work table of all objects (tools, scraps, rulers etc.), before turning on the saw.
Keep your fingers well away from the blade, use a push stick as you near the end of the
cut.
Switch OFF the saw, and make sure the blade has come to a complete stop before clearing
sawdust or off-cuts from the table.
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be sawn.
Set up the machine and make all adjustments with the power OFF, and disconnected from
the supply.
DO NOT operate the machine with the guards removed. They must all be in place and
securely fastened when performing any operation.
Use ONLY approved replacement saw blades. Contact your local CLARKE dealer for advice.
The use of inferior blades may increase the risk of injury.
DO NOT saw any material that does not have a flat surface on which to bear.
This machine is designed for cutting wood. DO NOT use for cutting metal or plastic
DO NOT attempt to cut round (tubular) work; i.e. logs etc.
Do not feed the workpiece through the blade too fast, hold material firmly and feed into
blade at a moderate speed.
When cutting a large piece of material, support it at the height of the table, or use a table
extension.
Be extra cautious with very large or small, or irregularly shaped workpieces
Never let go of a workpiece. Always maintain control.
Never touch, or hold on to, a piece that has been cut off, whilst the power is ON, or the
blade is rotating.
Ensure the surface, on which the saw stands, is firm, solid and non-slip.
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