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without bevel adjustment.
l) Provide adequate support such as table
extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that
is wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces
longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip
if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or
workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be
thrown by the spinning blade.
m) Do not use another person as a substitute
for a table extension or as additional support.
Unstable support for the workpiece can cause the
blade to bind or the workpiece to shift during the
cutting operation pulling you and the helper into
the spinning blade.
n) The cut-off piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spinning saw
blade. If confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-
off piece could get wedged against the blade and
thrown violently.
o) Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to
properly support round material such as rods or
tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while being
cut, causing the blade to "bite" and pull the work
with your hand into the blade.
p) Let the blade reach full speed before
contacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk
of the workpiece being thrown.
q) If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed,
turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts
to stop and disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or remove the battery pack. Then
work to free the jammed material. Continued
sawing with a jammed workpiece could cause loss
of control or damage to the mitre saw.
r) After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold
the saw head down and wait for the blade to
stop before removing the cut-off piece. Reaching
with your hand near the coasting blade
is dangerous.
s) Hold the handle firmly when making an
incomplete cut or when releasing the switch
before the saw head is completely in the down
position. The braking action of the saw may cause
the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward,
causing a risk of injury.
Note: The above warning applies only for mitre
saws with a brake system.
MITRE SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY
(3.5)
The following specific safety instructions for Mitre
Saws are based on the requirements of
EN 62841-3-9:2005/A11:2017.
BLADE SAFETY
WARNING: Rotating circular saw blades are
extremely dangerous and can cause serious injury
and amputation. Always keep fingers and hands
at least 150mm away from the blade at all times.
Never attempt to retrieve sawn material until the
cutting head is in the raised position, the guard
is fully closed and the saw blade has stopped
rotating.
Only use saw blades that are recommended by the
manufacturer and as detailed in this manual and
that comply with the requirements of EN 847-1
Do Not use saw blades that are damaged or
deformed as they could shatter and cause serious
injury to the operator or bystanders.
Do Not use saw blades that are manufactured
from high speed steel (HSS). If the table insert
becomes damaged or worn it must be replaced
with an identical one available from the
manufacturer as detailed in this manual.
Only use a saw blade that matches the bore
diameter and maximum kerf of the saw in use.
• If necessary, use additional support for improved
stability of the workpiece.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
(3.6)
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Hearing protection should be worn in order
to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss. Eye
protection should be worn in order to prevent
the possibility of the loss of sight from ejected
chippings.
Respiratory protection is also advised as some
wood and wood type products especially MDF
(Medium Density Fibreboard) can produce dust
that can be hazardous to your health.
We recommend the use of an approved face mask
with replaceable filters when using this machine in
addition to using the dust extraction facility.
Gloves should be worn when handling blades or
rough material. It is recommended that saw blades
should be carried in a holder wherever practicable.
It is not advisable to wear gloves when operating
the mitre saw.
WARNING: When using electric tools basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury including the following. Read all these
instructions before attempting to operate this
product and save these instructions.
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