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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITRE SAWS (cont.)
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Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine.
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Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let the blade come to rest
without assistance.
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If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete the process and switch
off before looking up.
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Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are properly tightened.
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Do not store materials or equipment above a machine in such a way that they
could fall into it.
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Always hold the saw on parts that are insulated. If you accidentally cut into hidden
wiring or the saw’s own cable, the metal parts of the saw will become “live”.
Switch off at the mains and remove the plug immediately.
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Never saw near combustible liquids or gases.
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Note the direction of rotation of the motor and the blade.
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Do not lock the movable guard in the open position and always ensure that it is
working properly, freely rotating and returning to fully cover the teeth of the blade.
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Connect the saw to a dust collection device and ensure that it is operating properly. As
the operator of the saw, please make sure that you understand factors that influence
exposure to dust, including the type of material to be cut, the importance of local
extraction and the proper adjustment of hoods/baffles/chutes of your dust extraction
system. We recommend that you always wear a dust mask when operating this saw.
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Wear gloves when handling saw blades and rough materials.
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Saw blades shall be carried in a holder wherever possible.
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Select saw blades in relation to the material being cut.
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Use correctly sharpened saw blades and observe the maximum speed marked on
the blade.
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Take additional care when trenching (slotting).
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The mitre saw can be safely carried by the carrying handle but only once it has
been removed from the mains power and secured in the locked down position.
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Ensure that the arm is properly secure when bevelling.
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Keep the floor area around the machine level, well maintained and free of loose materials.
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Ensure that you are trained in the use, adjustment and operation of the machine.
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Do not remove any cut-offs from the cutting area until the mitre saw head is in the
full upright position, the blade guard is fully enclosing the blade and the blade
has come to a rest or complete stop.
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When cutting long pieces which extend well over the table width, ensure that the
ends are adequately supported at the same height as the saw table top. Supports
should be positioned in such a way to ensure that the workpiece does not fall to
the ground once the cut has been made.
Operating Mitre Saws with out the correct hearing protection may result in impairment
of hearing.
A number of supports at regular intervals may be required if the workpiece is extremely long.
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Wear goggles
- Wear
earmuffs
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Wear a breathing mask
