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RECIPROCATING SAW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Only use the saw as described in these instructions.
CHANGING BLADES
2.
Unplug the saw before changing blades
, and take care to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between the blade and the shoe. Ensure the
blade is secure before use.
3.
Use the appropriate saw blade for the material being cut.
Different blades
are available from your Clarke dealer.
4.
Only use saw blades in perfect working condition.
Discard and replace
any cracked or bent saw blades.
WHEN SAWING
5.
Use of the mains cable.
Keep the mains cable well away from the saw
blade and ensure an adequate electrical supply is close at hand so that
the operation is not restricted by the length of the cable.
6.
Working on the bench.
Allow sufficient clearance beneath the work to
ensure the blade does not come into contact with the floor, bench etc.
7.
Switching off.
Never place the saw on a table or bench if it has not
completely stopped. The saw blade will continue to reciprocate for a
short time after the trigger has been released to stop the saw.
8.
Cutting of pipes.
Do not cut hollow pipe and do not cut material above
the specified thickness.
9.
Cutting into walls.
Do not
cut through walls or cavities before checking for
hidden electrical wires or water pipes etc.
10.
Finishing cutting.
Do not
remove tool from work until the blade has
completely stopped and allow time for it to cool before touching the
blade immediately after use.
11.
Use clamps & vices wherever possible
.
Use clamps and vices to secure
the workpiece.
12.
Cutting sheet materials.
Do not cut work less than at least twice the pitch
of the saw blade. i.e. at least two teeth must be in contact with the work
at all times.
13.
Beware of foreign objects.
When cutting pre-used wood, ensure all nails
have been removed beforehand. Nails will damage the wood saw blade.
14.
Cooling agents.
When cutting metals, always use a cooling agent i.e.
cutting/soluble oil.
15. Do not attempt to saw very small objects including those which cannot
be properly secured. Always hold the saw with both hands.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
