(2.5) 4) General Power Tool Safety Warnings
[Power tool use and care]
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at a rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on or off.
Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the power tool from the
power source and/or battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventative safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of moving parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tools
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.
(2.6) 5) General Power Tool Safety
Warnings [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.
(2.7)
HEALTH ADVICE
WARNING:
If you suspect that paint on
surfaces in your home contains lead seek
professional advice. Lead based paints should
only be removed by a professional and you
should not attempt to remove it yourself.
Once the dust has been deposited on
surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result
in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even
low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain
and nervous system damage. The young and
unborn children are particularly vulnerable.
(2.8)
WARNING:
Some wood and wood
type products, especially MDF (Medium
Density Fibreboard), can produce dust
that may be hazardous to your health. We
recommend the use of an approved face
mask with replaceable filters when using
this machine, in addition to using the dust
extraction facility.
(3.5)
MITRE SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY
The following specific safety instructions for
Mitre Saws are based on the requirements of
EN61029-2-9:2009.
BLADE SAFETY
WARNING:
Rotating Saw Blades are
extremely dangerous and can cause serious
injury and amputation. Always keep fingers
and hands at least 150mm away from the
blade at all times. Never attempt to retrieve
sawn material until the cutting head is in the
raised position, the guard is fully closed and
the saw blade has stopped rotating. Only use
saw blades that are recommended by the
manufacturer and as detailed in this manual
and that comply with the requirements of
EN 847-1.
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