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FOR SAFE OPERATION
FOR SAFE OPERATION
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Take care that the selection of the saw blade is suitable for the
material to be cut.
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Wear suitable personal protective equipment when necessary.
This could include:
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Hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss.
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Respitory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust.
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Wearing gloves when handling saw blades of rough material
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Saw blades should be carried in a holder whenever practicable.
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Never perform any operation freehand. This means using only your
hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the fence
or mitre gauge to position and guide the work.
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WARNING:
Freehand cutting is a major cause of accidents and
should not be attempted.
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Never attempt to free a stalled bladewithout first turning the saw off.
Turn the power off immediately to prevent damage to the motor.
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Provide adequate support for long or wide workpieces.
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Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a slip could
cause your hand to move into the blade.
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Always use the blade guard. The blade guard must always be used
in every operation.
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Hold the work firmly. Against the mitre guage or rip fence.
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Always use a push stick. Especially when rip cutting narrow stock.
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Keep guards in place and in working order. Always ensure that the
riving knife is fitted and correctly adjusted. Inspect the riving knife
regularly and replace it if it is worn. Use only the riving knife as this is
a dedicated component for this machine.
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Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. form the habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine
before turning it on.
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Do not use in a dangerous environment. Do not use power tools in
damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well
lit and well ventilated.
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Keep children away. All children and bystanders shoould be kept at a
safe distance from the work area.
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Do not use High Speed Steel (HSS). Ensure that the correct blade is
selected for the material being cut.
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The push stick or push block should always be stored with the
machine when not in use.
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Connect the saw to a dust collection device when sawing wood. The
operator should be informed of the factors that influence exposure to
dust e.g. type of local extraction (capture or source) and the proper
adjustment hoods/baffles/chutes.
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Use proper extension cord. Make sure any extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your machine will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
possible overheating.
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Always use safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglases only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
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Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accesssories.
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Disconnect from the power supply before sevicing, cleaning and/or
when changing accessories, such as blades.
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Use recommended accessories. Only use the accessories alone with
the tool.
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Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its intended function - check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
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Keep hands out of the path of the saw blade.
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Never reach around the saw blade.
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Turn off the machine and wait for the saw blade to stop before
making any fence adjustments.
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Never pull or carry the tool by the power cord. carrying or puling the
tool by the power cord could cause damage to the insulation or the
wire connections resulting in the possibility of electric shock or fire.
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When transporting the machine use a transportation device. Never
use the guards for handling or transportation.
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During transportation the upper part of the saw blade must be
Lowered fully and covered by the guard.
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All operators using this machine must read the instructions and
familiarize themselves with the machines workings.
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Never leave the saw running and unattended. Do not leave the saw
until the saw has been switched OFF, and the blade has has come to
a complete halt.
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GETTING STARTED - UNPACKING
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CAUTION:
This packaging contains sharp objects. Take care when
unpacking. Remove the machine, together with the accessories
supplied from the packaging. Check carefully to ensure that the
machine is in good condition and account for all the accessories
listed in this manual. Also make sure that all accessories are
complete. If any parts are found to be missing, the machine and it's
accessories should be returned together in their original
packaging to the retailer. Do not throw the packaging away; keep it
safe throughout the guarantee period. Dispose of the packaging in
an environmentally responsible manner. Recycle if possible. Do not
let children play with empty plastic bags due to the risk of suffocation.
