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Safety Information
Important
- Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Mitre Saw Safety Instruction
Safety precautions
- Do not use saw blades which are damaged or deformed;
- Replace the table insert when worn;
- Use only saw blades recommended by the manufacturer which conform to en 847-1;
- Do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed steel;
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment when necessary, this could include:
- Hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss;
- Eye protection when using the tool.
- Respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust.
- Gloves for handling saw blades (saw blades shall be carried in a holder
wherever practicable) and rough material;
- Connect the saw to a dust collecting device when sawing wood. In addition the
operator shall be informed of factors that influence exposure of dust and the
precautions mentioned e.G. Type of material to be machined and the importance of
local extraction (capture or source) and proper adjustment of hoods/baffles/chutes;
Safe operation
- Select the correct saw blade for the material to be cut;
- Do not use the saw to cut other materials than those recommended by the
manufacturer;
- Lifting and transportation information: information shall include where to lift and
support the mitre saw and when necessary a warning not to use guards for this
purpose;
- Do not use the saw without the guards in position, in good working order and properly
maintained;
- Ensure that the arm is securely fixed when bevelling;
- Keep the floor area around the machine level, well maintained and free of loose
materials e.G. Chips and cut-offs;
- Provide adequate general or localised lighting;
- The operator is adequately trained in the use, adjustment and operation of the
machine;
- Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe the maximum speed marked on the saw
blade;
- Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings used are suitable for the purpose as stated
by the manufacturer;
- When fitted with laser, no exchange with different type of laser is permitted. Repairs
shall only be carried out by the laser manufacturer or an authorised agent;
- Blade replacement procedure including the method for repositioning and a warning
that this must be carried out correctly;
- Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting
area whilst the machine is running and the saw head is not in the rest position;
- Always to clamp work pieces to the saw table
- To ensure before each cut that the machine is stable,
- If needed, to fix the machine to a work bench or the like,
- If needed, to support long work pieces with appropriate additional supports;
- Replace table insert when worn.
