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e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5) Se r v ic e
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Safety Instructions / Additional Safety for Circular Saws
CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY
WARNINGS. Before connecting a tool to a power
source (mains switch power point receptacle,
outlet, etc.) be sure that the voltage supply is the same
as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power
source with a voltage greater than that specified for the
tool can result in serious injury to the user, and damage
to the tool. If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a
power source with a voltage less than the nameplate
rating is harmful to the motor.
• Donotallowanyoneundertheageof18yearsto
operate this saw
• Whenoperatingthesaw,usesafetyequipment
including safety goggles or shield, ear protection, dust
mask and protective clothing including safety gloves
• Alwaysuserecommendedbladeswithcorrectsizeand
shape of arbor holes e.g. diamond or round. Blades that
do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will
run eccentrically, causing loss of control
• Powertoolsmustalwaysbeheldbytheinsulated
gripping surfaces when performing an operation,
ensuring protection if the cutting tool makes contact
with its own cord or hidden wiring. Contact with a ‘live’
wire will make exposed metal parts of the power tool
‘live’ and shock the operator if the insulated gripping
surfaces are not used
• Ensurehandsareawayfromthecuttingareaand
blade. Keep one hand on auxiliary handle, or motor
housing. If both hands are holding the tool they cannot
be cut by the blade
• Donotattempttocutmaterialthickerthandetailedin
the Specifications section of this manual
• Adjustthecuttingdepthtothethicknessofthe
workpiece i.e. less than a full tooth of the blade should
be visible below the workpiece
• Ensurethatworkiscorrectlysupported.Largepanels
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
• Ensureallsupportsandpowercablesarecompletely
clear of the cutting path
• Alwayssecuretheworkpiecetoastableplatform,
ensuring that body exposure is minimised, avoiding
blade binding or loss of control
• Foraccuracyofcut,andtoavoidbladebinding,always
use a rip fence or straight edge guide
• Neverholdaworkpieceinyourhandoracrossyour
legs whilst cutting
• Alwaysstandtoonesidewhenoperatingthesaw
• Beawarethatthebladewillprojectfromtheunderside
of the workpiece
• Donotreachbeneaththeworkpiecewheretheguard
cannot protect you from the blade
• Notethedirectionofrotationofthemotorandtheblade
• Inspecttheworkpieceandremoveallnailsandother
embedded objects prior to starting work
• Donotapplyanysidewaysortwistingforcetothe
blade whilst cutting
• Ifacutdoesnotextendtotheedgeoftheworkpiece,
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
• Donotattempttofreeajammedbladebeforerst
disconnecting the machine from power
• Donotmovethesawbackwardsatanytimewhilst
cutting
• Bewareofprojectedwaste.Insomesituations,waste
material may be projected at speed from the cutting
tool. It is the users responsibility to ensure that
other people in the work area are protected from the
possibility of projected waste
• Ifyouareinterruptedwhenoperatingthesaw,
complete the process and switch off before looking up
• Thebladeboltandwasherswerespeciallydesigned
for your saw. For optimum performance and safety of
operation never use damaged or incorrect bolt/blade
washers
• Regularlychecktheoperationofthebladeguard.Ifthe
guard does not automatically cover the blade, have the
saw repaired before use
• Periodicallycheckthatallnuts,boltsandotherxings
have not loosened, tighten where necessary
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