operations where the saw blade cuts completely through
the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other safety
devices help reduce the risk of injury.
c) After completing working procedures where the
removal of the protective cover and/or riving knife is
necessary (e.g. producing folds and rebating, cutting
grooves or cutting with a turnover), the protective
system must be immediately reattached. The guard
helps to reduce the risk of injury.
d) Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard,
riving knife or the workpiece before the switch is turned
on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade
could cause a hazardous condition.
e) Adjust the riving knife as described in this in-
struction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and
alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in reducing
the likelihood of kickback.
f) For the riving knife to work, they must be engaged in
the workpiece. The riving knife are ineffective when cutting
workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the riving
knife. Under these conditions a kickback cannot be
prevented by the riving knife.
g) Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife.
For the riving knife to function properly, the saw blade
diameter must match the appropriate riving knife and the
body of the saw blade must be thinner than the thickness of
the riving knife and the cutting width of the saw blade must
be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.
Safety information for sawing
a) DANGER: Do not place your hands and fingers in
the sawing area or close to the saw blade.
A moment of carelessness or a slip could steer your
hand towards the saw blade and result in serious
injuries.
b) Only guide the workpiece against the rotational
direction of the saw blade or cutting tool. Guiding the
workpiece in the same direction as the rotational direction of
the saw blade above the table can lead to the workpiece
and your hand being drawn into the saw blade.
c) When performing longitudinal cuts, never use the
mitre stop to guide the workpiece, and when transverse
cutting with the mitre stop never additionally use the
parallel stop for longitudinal adjustment. Simultaneously
guiding the workpiece with the parallel stop and mitre stop
increases the probability that the saw blade will jam and
kickback will result.
the rotating saw blade.
i) Support long and/or wide workpieces at the rear and/or
side of the saw table, so that they remain horizontal. Long
and/or wide workpieces tend to tilt at the edge of the saw
table; this leads to a loss of control, jamming of the saw blade
and kickback.
j) Guide the workpiece steadily and evenly. Do not bend
or twist the workpiece. If the saw blade jams, switch off
the electric tool immediately, unplug the mains plug and
remedy the cause of the jam. If the saw blade is jammed by
the workpiece, this can lead to kickback or block the motor.
k) Do not remove partially sawn material whilst the saw is
running. Partially sawn material can stick between the saw
blade and stop rail or in the protective cover, and may draw
your fingers into the saw blade during removal. Switch the
saw off and wait until the saw blade has come to a standstill,
before removing the material.
l) For longitudinal cuts on workpieces that are thinner
than 2 mm, use an additional parallel stop that is in
contact with the table surface. Thin workpieces can wedge
under the parallel stop and lead to kickback.
Kickback - causes and corresponding safety in-
structions
Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece to a catching
or jamming saw blade, or a cut created in the workpiece at an
angle to the saw blade, or if part of the workpiece becomes
jammed between the saw blade and the parallel stop, or
another stationary object.
In the majority of cases, with kickback the workpiece is
caught by the rear part of the saw blade, lifted off the saw
table and thrust in the direction of the operator. Kickback is
the result of incorrect or deficient use of the circular table
saw. It can be prevented by suitable precautionary measures,
as described in the following.
a) Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always
stand at the side of the saw blade on which the stop rail
is located. With kickback, the workpiece may be thrust at
high speed towards those persons who stand in front of, or in
line with the saw blade.
b) Never reach over or behind the saw blade to pull or
support the workpiece. This can result in accidental contact
with the saw blade, or kickback can lead to your fingers being
drawn into the saw blade.
c) Never hold and push the workpiece against the turning
saw blade during sawing. Pushing the workpiece against
the saw blade during sawing will lead to jamming and
kickback.
d) Align the stop rail parallel to the saw blade.
A stop rail that is not aligned will push the workpiece
against the saw blade and create kickback.
e) With concealed saw cuts (e.g. folds, grooves or slits
in the turning process), use a thrust collar to guide the
workpiece against the table and stop rail. Using a thrust
collar, you are able to better control the workpiece in the
event of kickback.
f) Apply particular caution when sawing assembled
workpieces in areas that are not visible. The plunging
saw blade can saw into objects that could cause a kickback.
g) Support large panels, in order to avoid the risk of
kickback due to a jammed saw blade. Large panels may
bend under their own weight. Panels must be supported in
all areas where they overhang the table surface.
h) Apply particular caution when sawing workpieces
that are twisted, knotted or warped, or that do not have
a straight edge that can be used to guide them with a
mitre stop or along a stop rail. A twisted, knotted or
warped workpiece is unstable and results in incorrect
alignment of the kerf with the saw blade, jamming and
materials, such as flanges, washers, screws or nuts.
These saw blade mounting materials have been specially
designed for your saw, for optimum performance and
operational safety.
i) Never stand on the circular table saw and do not use it
as a step stool. Serious injuries can arise if the electric tool
topples or if you accidentally come into contact with the saw
blade.
j) Make sure that the saw blade is mounted in the correct
direction of rotation. Do not use grinding discs or wire
brushes with the circular table saw. Incorrect assembly of
the saw blade or the use of accessories that have not been
recommended can result in serious injuries.
Safety instructions for handling saw blades
1. Only use tools which you know how to handle.
2. Pay attention to the maximum speed. The maximum speed
stated on the tool being used must not be exceeded. Keep
within the speed range if one is specified
3. Note the direction of rotation of the motor and saw blade.
4. Do not use any insertion tools with cracks. Sort out cracked
insertion tools. Repairs are not permitted.
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