GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES
d)
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e)
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts , breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f)
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g)
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h)
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5)
Service
a)
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
a)
Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-off
wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs, etc
.
Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as
the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
b)
Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand,
you must always keep your hand at least 100 mm from either side of the saw blade. Do not
use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped or held by hand.
If your
hand is placed too close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from blade contact.
c)
The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fence and
the table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade or cut “freehand” in any way.
Unrestrained or moving
workpieces
could be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
d)
Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the saw through the workpiece. To make a cut,
raise the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without cutting, start the motor, press the saw
head down and push the saw through the workpiece.
Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause the
saw blade to climb on top of the workpiece and violently throw the blade assembly towards the operator.
e)
Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting either in front or behind
the saw blade.
Supporting the workpiece “cross handed” i.e. holding the workpiece to
the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
f)
Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw
blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other reason while the blade is spinning.
The proximity
of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may be seriously injured.
g)
Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece is bowed or warped,clamp it with the outside
bowed face toward the fence. Always make certain that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence
and table along the line of the cut.
Bent or warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause binding
on the spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
h)
Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece.
Small
debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.
i)
Cut only one workpiece at a time.
Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately
clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
j)
Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level, firm work surface before use.
A level and firm work surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable.
k)
Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable
fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not interfere with the blade or the guarding
system.
Without turning the tool “ON” and with no workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through
a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting the fence.
l)
Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is
wider or longer than the table top
.
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITRE SAWS