from high speed steel (HSS). If the table insert
becomes damaged or worn it must be replaced
with an identical one available from the
manufacturer as detailed in this manual.
Only use a saw blade that matches the bore
diameter and maximum kerf of the saw in use.
• If necessary, use additional support for improved
stability of the workpiece.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
(3.6)
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Hearing protection should be worn in order
to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss. Eye
protection should be worn in order to prevent
the possibility of the loss of sight from ejected
chippings.
Respiratory protection is also advised as some
wood and wood type products especially MDF
(Medium Density Fibreboard) can produce dust
that can be hazardous to your health.
We recommend the use of an approved face mask
with replaceable filters when using this machine in
addition to using the dust extraction facility.
Gloves should be worn when handling blades or
rough material. It is recommended that saw blades
should be carried in a holder wherever practicable.
It is not advisable to wear gloves when operating
the mitre saw.
WARNING: When using electric tools basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury including the following. Read all these
instructions before attempting to operate this
product and save these instructions.
SAFE OPERATION
(3.7)
Always ensure that you have selected the correct
saw blade for the material being cut.
Do Not use this mitre saw to cut materials other
than those specified in this Instruction Manual.
When transporting a mitre saw ensure that the
cutting head is locked in the 90 degree down
position (if a sliding mitre saw ensure that
the slide bars are locked). Lift the machine by
gripping the outer edges of the base with both
hands (if a sliding mitre saw, transport using the
handles provided). Under no circumstances shall
the machine be lifted or transported using the
retractable guard or any part of its operating
mechanism.
Bystanders and other colleagues must be kept
at a safe distance from this saw. Cut debris can,
in some circumstances, be ejected forcibly from
the machine, posing a safety hazard to people
standing nearby. Only use the saw with guards
in good working order, properly maintained
and in position.
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WARNING: Only check the operation of
the blade guarding system with the machine
disconnected from the power supply.
To check blade guard operation: Raise and lower
the Cutting Head several times and visually check
the operation of the retractable blade guard.
Note: The retractable blade guard should exhibit
no signs of judder but smoothly draw into the
upper blade guard as the Cutting Head is lowered.
As the Cutting Head is returned to the upper
position, the blade guard should emerge from the
upper blade guard to fully enclose the machines
blade.
• Ensure that in the full upper position the
Cutting Head is locked in place by the Blade
Guard
Locking Lever and that the blade is fully covered by
the guard.
Before each use check the operation of the
retractable guard and its operating mechanism
ensuring that there is no damage, and that all
moving parts operate smoothly and correctly.
Keep the work bench and floor area clear of all
debris including sawdust, chips and off-cuts.
Always check and ensure that the speed marked
on the saw blade is at least equal to the no
load speed marked on the mitre saw. Under no
circumstances shall a saw blade be used that is
marked with a speed that is less than the no load
speed marked on the mitre saw.
Where it is necessary to use spacer or reducing
rings these must be suitable for the intended
purpose and only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
If the mitre saw is fitted with a laser it shall not
be replaced with a different type. If the laser fails
to operate it shall be repaired or replaced by the
manufacturer or his authorised agent.
The saw blade shall only be replaced as detailed in
this Instruction Manual.
Never attempt to retrieve off-cuts or any other
part of the work piece until the cutting head is in
the raised position, the guard is fully closed and
the saw blade has stopped rotating.
PERFORM CUTS CORRECTLY
(3.8)
AND SAFELY
Always ensure that before each cut the mitre saw
is mounted in a stable position.
If needed the mitre saw can be mounted on a
wooden base or work bench or attached to a mitre
saw stand as detailed in this Instruction Manual.
Long work pieces should be supported on the
work supports provided or on appropriate
additional work supports.
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