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Safety Instructions for Mitre Saws
a ) Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like products, they cannot be used
with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs,
etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from
abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and other plasticparts.
b ) Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible. If supporting the
workpiece by hand, you must always keep your hand at least 100mm from either
side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to be
securely clamped or held by hand. If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade,
there is an increased risk of injury from bladecontact.
c ) The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fence
and the table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade or cut “freehand” in any
way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be thrown at high speeds, causinginjury.
d ) Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the saw through the workpiece.
To make a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without
cutting, start the motor, press the saw head down and push the saw through the
workpiece. Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top of
the workpiece and violently throw the blade assembly towards theoperator.
e ) Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting either in front or behind
the saw blade. Supporting the workpiece “cross handed” i.e. holding the workpiece to
the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is verydangerous.
f ) Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer than 100mm from either
side of the saw blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other reason while the
blade is spinning. The proximity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be
obvious and you may be seriouslyinjured.
g ) Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece is bowed or warped,
clamp it with the outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make certain that
there is no gap between the workpiece, fence and table along the line of the cut.
Bent or warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause binding on the spinning saw
blade while cutting. There should be no nails or foreign objects in theworkpiece.
h ) Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except
for the workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the
revolving blade can be thrown with highspeed.
i ) Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately
clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or shift duringcutting.
j ) Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level, firm work surface before
use. A level and firm work surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw becomingunstable.
k ) Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mitre angle setting, make
sure the adjustable fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not
interfere with the blade or the guarding system. Without turning the tool “ON” and
with no workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to
assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting thefence.
l ) Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw horses, etc. for a
workpiece that is wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider
than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or workpiece
tips, it can lift the lower guard or be thrown by the spinningblade.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) powertool.
1) Work Area Safety
a ) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas inviteaccidents.
b ) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
orfumes.
c ) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to losecontrol.
2) Electrical Safety
a ) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electricshock.
b ) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed orgrounded.
c ) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electricshock.
d ) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electricshock.
e ) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electricshock.
f ) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electricshock.
3) Personal Safety
a ) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personalinjury.
b ) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personalinjuries.
c ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have
the switch on invitesaccidents.
d ) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personalinjury.
e ) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpectedsituations.
f ) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in movingparts.
g ) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-relatedhazards.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instructionmanual.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the
manual and pay attention to thesesymbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or seriousinjury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or seriousinjury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderateinjury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may
result in propertydamage.
Denotes risk of electricshock.
Denotes risk offire.
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h ) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of asecond.
4) Power Tool Use and Care
a ) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it wasdesigned.
b ) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must berepaired.
c ) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power toolaccidentally.
d ) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrainedusers.
e ) Maintain power tools and accessories. 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 powertools.
f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier tocontrol.
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 hazardoussituation.
h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpectedsituations.
5) Service
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.
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