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8.0 Limitations of Use and Safe Working Practises
Training and instruction is a central requirement of the Provision of Use of Work Equipment
Regualtions 1998 (PUWER). No hand-fed circular saw can be operated by any person
under the age of 18 without them having first completed an approved course of training.
The regulation does realise that young persons may need to operate one of these
machines as part of a course, and such use is permitted provided that it is carried out
under the supervision of a person who has thorough knowledge and experience of the
machine and of its safeguarding requirements.
It is essential that all operators of circular saws are adequately trained in the use,
adjustment and operation of the machine, this covers in particular:
• The dangers associated with the operation of the machine.
• The principles of machine operation, correct use and adjustment of the fence, blade
and safeguards.
• The correct selection of sawblade for each operation.
• The safe handling of the workpiece when cutting.
• The position of the hands relative to the blade and the safe stacking of workpieces
before and after cutting.
Persons who install this machine for use at work have a duty under the Health and Safety
at Work Act 1974 to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that nothing about the
way in which it is installed makes it unsafe or a risk to health at any time during setting, use,
cleaning, and maintenance. This includes such aspects as correct assembly, electrical
installation, construction of enclosures, and the fitting of guards and ventilation
equipment. When installing this machine consideration must be given to the provision of
adequate lighting and working space.
Repairs and maintenance must only be undertaken by competent technicians. Ensure
that all power supplies are isolated before maintenance work begins. Instructions for
routine maintenance work are included in this manual.
The machine is designed to be operated by only one person. If an assistant is employed
to remove cut pieces a table extension must be fitted to the rear of the machine as
detailed above.
No circular sawing machine is to be used for the crosscutting of logs and branches. These
operations relate mainly to the production of firewood and the practice of feeding the
wood by hand to a conventional sawbench is not permitted.
The use of a circular saw for the cutting of any rebate, tenon, or groove is prohibited,
unless the part of the blade above the table is effectively guarded. When it is not
practicable to carry out these operations with the riving knife and top guard in position,
suitable alternative guards and fixtures will be necessary.