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• Do not apply any sideways or twisting force to the blade whilst cutting
• If a cut does not extend to the edge of the workpiece, or if the blade binds
in the cut, allow the blade to come to a complete stop and lift the saw out
of the workpiece
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first disconnecting the
machine from power
• Do not move the saw backwards at any time whilst cutting
• Beware of projected waste. In some situations, waste material may be
projected at speed from the cutting tool. It is the user’s responsibility to
ensure that other people in the work area are protected from the possibility
of projected waste
• If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete the process and
switch off before diverting your attention
• The blade bolt and washers were specially designed for your saw. For
optimum performance and safety of operation never use damaged or
incorrect bolt/blade washers
• Regularly check the operation of the blade guard. If the guard does not
automatically cover the blade, have the saw repaired before use
• Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings have not loosened,
tighten where necessary
• Always use the push stick supplied for ripping narrow items
• Never perform any operation ’free hand’. Always use either the mitre gauge
or the rip fence to position and guide the work
• Only feed the workpiece into the saw blade according to the instructions.
Attempting to make a cut for which the tool or blade is not designed can
lead to accidents
• Never leave the saw operating unattended and always wait for the tool to
come to a complete stop before leaving
• For bench-mounted or free-standing tools permanently setup for use,
ensure the workshop, garage or room is locked after use to prevent access
to children
• Never abuse the tool by physically exerting pressure on the tool body
or base that isn’t part of normal use, for example standing on the tool or
pushing against it during operation
• Do not use saw blades which are damaged or deformed
• Never use high speed steel (HSS) blades
• The maximum speed of the blade must always exceed the no load speed
of the saw
Additional Safety for Table Saws
Never operate the saw with a worn table insert (also called ‘throat plate’).
Replace immediately when it shows signs of damage or excessive wear.
The push stick should always be stored with the table saw after use. It must
always be used to prevent the operator’s hands getting close to the teeth of the
blade while operating.
The main body of the saw blade used must not be thicker than the riving knife
(also known as riving blade or spreader). This helps the workpiece stay in
position when cut.
Polarised Plugs (for North America only. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this equipment has a polarised plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will t in a polarised outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any use other than those
mentioned in this manual will be considered a case of misuse. The user, and not
the manufacturer, shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such
cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any modications made to the tool nor
for any damage resulting from such modications.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all
residual risk factors.
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