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2. Preparing to make a cut
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden
slip could cause fingers or hands to move into the blade.
• Cut only one workpiece at a time.
• Clear everything except the workpiece and related support
devices away from the blade before commencing operations.
• Fasten the workpiece using clamp(s) to hold the workpiece
securely to the table and fence.
3. Body and Hand position (Fig. 10)
• Never place hands within the ‘no hands zone’ (at least
150mm away from the blade). Pictograms on the machines
rotary table are provided as an aid to safe working practices.
Keep hands away from the path of the blade.
• Hold the workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent any
movement. Use a Hold Down Clamp if possible but check
that it is positioned that it does not interfere with the path of
the blade or other moving machine parts.
• Before attempting a cut, make a ‘dry run’ with the power off
so that you can see the path of the blade.
• Keep hands in position until the ON/OFF trigger has been
released and the blade has completely stopped.
4. The Mitre Saw On/Off Trigger Switch Operation (Fig. 11a)
The On/Off Switch is a non-latching trigger type switch which is
ergonomically located on the inside of the Cutting Head Handle.
Operate the switch to turn on the machines motor. Release the
switch to turn off the machines motor.
Note:
The Cutting Head cannot be lowered until the Cutting
Head Release Lever is operated.
(Fig. 11b)
The Blade will
remain covered by the retractable guard until the Cutting Head
is released. Operation of the Retractable Guard is automatic.
5. Chop Cutting
The Cutting Head is gently pushed down to cut through
the workpiece.
• Place the workpiece on the Rotary Table and against the fence
in the desired position. Secure with clamp(s) as appropriate.
• Grasp the Cutting Handle.
• Turn on the motor using the trigger switch and allow the
blade to reach full operating speed.
• Press and hold the Cutting Head Release Lever to release the
Cutting Head.
• Gently lower the Cutting Head to its lowest position,
cutting through the workpiece.
Fig. 10
No-Hands Zone
No-Hands Zone
280mm
Fig. 11a + 11b
B
A