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fails to operate it shall be repaired or replaced
by the manufacturer or his authorised agent.
The saw blade shall only be replaced as
detailed in this Instruction Manual.
Neverattempttoretrieveo-cutsoranyother
part of the work piece until the cutting head is
in the raised position, the guard is fully closed
and the saw blade has stopped rotating.
(3.8)
PERFORM CUTS CORRECTLY
AND SAFELY
Wherever practicable always secure the work
piece to the saw table using the work clamp
where provided.
Always ensure that before each cut the mitre
saw is mounted in a stable position.
If needed the mitre saw can be mounted on
a wooden base or work bench or attached
to a mitre saw stand as detailed in this
Instruction Manual.
Long work pieces should be supported on the
work supports provided or on appropriate
additional work supports.
(3.9)
ADDITIONAL SAFETY ADVICE -
CARRYING YOUR MITRE SAW
• Althoughcompact,thisMitreSawisheavy.
To reduce the risk of back injury,
get competent help whenever you
have to lift the saw.
• Toreducetheriskofbackinjury,holdthe
tool close to your body when lifting. Bending
your knees so you can lift with your legs, not
your back. Lift by using the handhold areas at
each side of the machines base.
• NevercarrytheMitreSawbythepower
cord. Carrying the Mitre Saw by the power
cord could cause damage to the insulation
or the wire connections resulting in electric
shock or re.
• BeforemovingtheMitreSawtightenthe
mitre and bevel locking screws and the
sliding carriage locking screw to guard
against sudden unexpected movement.
• LocktheCuttingHeadinitslowestposition.
Ensure that the Cutting Head Locking Pin is
completely engaged in its socket.
WARNING: Do not use the blade guard as
a ‘lifting point’. The power cord must be
removed from the power supply before
attempting to move the machine.
• LocktheCuttingHeadinthedownposition
using the Cutting Head Locking Pin.
• LoosentheMitreAngleLockingScrew.
Turn the table to either of its
maximum settings.
• Lockthetableinpositionusingthe
Locking Screw.
• Usethetwocarryhandlecut-outs
machined into either side of the machine
base, to transport the machine.
Place the saw on a secure stationary work
surface and check the saw over carefully.
Check particularly the operation of all the
machines safety features before attempting
to operate the machine.