1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
POWER HACKSAWS
MODEL No:
SM16/1, SM17/1, SM18/1
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey quality product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. MAKE CAREFUL NOTE OF SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE.
1.2. GENERAL SAFETY
WARNING!
Disconnect the hacksaw from the power source before servicing, changing accessories or performing any other
maintenance.
Familiarise yourself with applications and limitations of the product, as well as the potential hazards.
Maintain the hacksaw in top condition. Keep it clean and keep blades sharp for best and safest performance.
Use original Sealey spare parts only. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
Keep all guards and fixing screws in place, tight and in working order. Check regularly for damaged parts. A guard or any other part
that is damaged should be repaired or replaced before the saw is used further. Check also for proper alignment of moving parts,
loose mountings, or any other condition that could affect the operation of the saw.
Ensure the space allocated for use and maintenance of the machine is adequate, free from unrelated materials and has good lighting.
Remove any adjusting keys and wrenches from the machine before operating.
Wear approved eye and ear protection when operating the machine. If dust is produced, wear an approved face or dust mask.
Keep correct footing and balance at all times.
Always secure the workpiece in the vice.
Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working area, especially when the saw is in operation.
Ensure that large or oversize workpieces are supported at hachsaw table height. Ensure you use a suitable support for any workpiece
that does not have a flat surface. Be cautious when cutting workpieces which are irregular in cross-section. The saw blade could be
pinched before the cut is completed. Any stock such as frame moulding, must lay flat on the table surface and not be allowed to rock.
WARNING
! Rods and tubing have a tendency to roll while being cut and cause the blade to “bite”.
DO NOT
cut such items without
clamping or blocking the workpiece.
WARNING!
Never force the blade through the workpiece.
DO NOT use this machine for anything other than its intended purpose. The machine is designed for light metal cutting work in
engineering workshops, garages, metal fabricators, etc.
1.1.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING!
It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to read, understand and comply with the following:
You must check all electrical products, before use, to ensure that they are safe. You must inspect power cables, plugs, sockets and any other
connectors for wear or damage. You must ensure that the risk of electric shock is minimised by the installation of appropriate safety devices.
A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) should be incorporated in the main distribution board. We also recommend that a Residual Current
Device (RCD) is used. It is particularly important to use an RCD with portable products that are plugged into a supply which is not protected
by an RCCB. If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. You may obtain a Residual Current Device by contacting your Sealey dealer.
You must
also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.
1.1.1. The
Electricity at Work Act 1989
requires all portable electrical appliances, if used on business premises, to be tested by a qualified
electrician, using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT), at least once a year.
1.1.2. The
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
makes owners of electrical appliances responsible for the safe condition of those appliances
and the safety of the appliance operators.
If in any doubt about electrical safety, contact a qualified electrician.
1.1.3. Ensure that the insulation on all cables and on the appliance is safe before connecting it to the power supply. See 1.1.1. and 1.1.2.
and use a Portable Appliance Tester.
1.1.4. Ensure that cables are always protected against short circuit and overload.
1.1.5. Regularly inspect power supply cables and plugs for wear or damage and check all
connections to ensure that none is loose.
1.1.6.
Important:
Ensure that the voltage marked on the appliance matches the power supply
to be used and that the plug is fitted with the correct fuse - see fuse rating at right.
1.1.7.
DO NOT
pull or carry the appliance by the power cable.
1.1.8.
DO NOT
pull the plug from the socket by the cable.
1.1.9.
DO NOT
use worn or damaged cables, plugs or connectors. Immediately have any faulty
item repaired or replaced by a qualified electrician. When an ASTA/BS approved UK
3 pin plug is damaged, cut the cable just above the plug and
dispose of the plug safely.
Fit a new plug according to the following instructions (UK only).
a) Connect the GREEN/YELLOW earth wire to the earth terminal ‘E’.
b) Connect the BROWN live wire to the live terminal ‘L’.
c) Connect the BLUE neutral wire to the neutral terminal ‘N’.
d) After wiring, check that there are no bare wires, that all wires have been correctly connected, that the cable outer
insulation extends beyond the cable restraint and that the restraint is tight.
Double insulated products, which are always marked with this symbol , are fitted with live (brown) and neutral (blue) wires only.
To rewire, connect the wires as indicated above -
DO NOT
connect either wire to the earth terminal.
1.1.10. Products which require more than 13 amps are supplied without a plug. In this case you must contact a qualified electrician to ensure
that a suitably rated supply is available. We recommend that you discuss the installation of an industrial round pin plug and socket
with your electrician.
1.1.11. If an extension reel is used it should be fully unwound before connection. A reel with an RCD fitted is preferred since any appliance
plugged into it will be protected. The cable core section is important and should be at least 1.5mm², but to be absolutely sure that
the capacity of the reel is suitable for this product and for others which may be used in the other output sockets, we recommend the
use of 2.5mm² section cable. If extension reel is to be used outdoors, ensure it is marked for outdoor use.
FUSE RATING
5
AMP
Blue
Neutral
Wire
Yellow & Green
Earth Wire
Cable
Restraint
Brown
Live
Wire
Original Language Version
SM16/1, SM17/1, SM18/1 Issue: 2 - 08/12/09
