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suitable brush.
• Only use saw blades recommended by the manu-
facturer that conform to EN 847-1 or equivalent
standard in your country.
• Keep rags, cloths and string away from the work
area and ensure the operator’s clothing has no loose
strands of material that could become caught in the
rotating blade, causing injury. Gloves worn by the
operator must not have loose strands.
• Ensure the mitre saw is operated without risk of
items stored above falling onto the tool. Vibration
of the tool may cause nearby stored items to move.
• Keep saw blades not fitted to the tool in a suitable
container to protect against cuts - especially when
carrying.
• Always ensure the saw blade is suitable for the
material being cut and that the maximum rpm of
the blade is not exceeded by the maximum no load
speed of the saw.
• When using blades with a larger bore than the mitre
saw spindle ensure the correct size bore spacer
(spindle ring) is used.
• When transporting the saw, ensure its own transport
handle is used (not the operating handle) and that
the saw is in the locked down position.
• Do not remove cut-off material or swap the work-
piece without first returning the saw head to the top
position with the guard closed.
• Ensure work is correctly supported. Large panels
may sag under their own weight and bind the saw
blade. Supports must be placed under the panel on
both sides, close to the line of cut and near the edge
of the panel.
• Ensure all supports and power cables are complete-
ly clear of the cutting path.
• Always secure the workpiece to a stable platform,
ensuring body exposure is minimized, avoiding bla-
de binding, or loss of control.
• Do not stand in line with the saw blade of the mitre
saw in use. Stand to the side to avoid possible kick-
back.
• Note the direction of rotation of the motor and the
blade.
• Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails and
other embedded objects prior to starting work.
• Do not apply any sideways or twisting force to the
blade whilst cutting.
• If a cut does not extend to the edge of the workpie-
ce, 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.
1. Beware of projected waste. In some situations, was-
te material may be projected at speed from the cut-
ting tool. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that
other people in the work area are protected from the
possibility of projected waste.
2. If you are interrupted when operating the saw, com-
plete the process and switch off before diverting
your attention.
3. Check the lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if the lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.
If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard
may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retrac-
ting handle and make sure it moves freely and does
not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles
and depths of cut.
4. Never operate the saw without the guards fitted.
5. Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fix-
ings have not loosened, tighten where necessary.
6. Do not use blades of High Speed Steel (HSS bla-
des).
7. If the table insert is damaged or worn, have it repla-
ced by a power tool repairer.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed pur-
pose. Any use other than those mentioned in this ma-
nual 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 manu-
facturer shall not be liable for any modifications made
to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such mo-
difications. Even when the tool is used as prescribed it
is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors.
6. LASER SAFETY
The laser used in this device is a class 2 laser with
maximum power of ≤1mW and a wavelength of 400-
700 nm. These lasers do not normally present an op-
tical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause
flash blindness.
WARNING: Avoid direct eye contact.
A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the
beam, please observe all safety rules as follows:
• The laser shall be used and maintained in accordan-
ce with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not switch on the laser light until the tool is
ready to cut.
• Never aim the beam at any person, and particularly
not into the eyes of any person or animal, or any
object other than the workpiece.
• Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy
workpiece without reflective surfaces. i.e. wood or
rough-coated surfaces are acceptable. Reflective
sheet steel or similar is not suitable for laser use as
the reflective surface could direct the beam back at
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