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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JIGSAW
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Recommendations for the use of a residual current device
with a rated residual
current of 30mA or less.
• Pull out all nails in the material before starting to saw. Cutting nails may damage
your tool.
• Do not cut hollow pipe with the jigsaw. Do not cut material above the specified
thicknesses stated within this manual.
• Always allow enough clearance underneath the material to ensure the blade
does not touch the floor, table etc.
• Do not touch moving parts with your fingers or hands.
• Do not cut through walls or cavities without first checking for hidden electrical wires.
• Ensure that you have tightened the blade prior to starting the machine.
• When finishing sawing, wait until the saw blade has ceased moving prior to
removing it from the material.
• Do not touch the saw blade immediately after use. Allow time for the blade to
cool, otherwise it could burn you due to the heat generated during sawing.
• Always check accessories to ensure that they are suitable for the operating
speeds of this tool.
• Incorrect accessories can break apart at high speed and cause serious damage
or injury.
• Do not secure the jigsaw upside down in a vice or work bench and use it as a
saw bench. This can lead to serious injury.
• Always use the appropriate blade for the material being cut. There are special
blades for each type of material. Please check with your retailer or accessory
packaging to determine the appropriate type of blade for the material.
Warning!
Some dust created by sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints;
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products, and;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated timber.
The risk from such exposures vary depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals; work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Always wear eye protection and a dust mask for dusty applications and when
drilling/chiselling overhead. Sanding particles can be absorbed by your eyes and
inhaled easily and may cause health complications.
