Further Safety Instructions For All Saws; Product Familiarisation; Lower Guard Function; Guard Function - Silverline DIY Serie Instrucciones Originales

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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 retracting 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 fixings have not loosened, tighten where
necessary
6. Do not use blades of High Speed Steel (HSS blades)
7. If the table insert is damaged or worn, have it replaced by a power tool repairer.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any use other than those mentioned in
this manual 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 manufacturer shall not be liable for any modifications made to the tool nor for any damage
resulting from such modifications. Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to
eliminate all residual risk factors.
Further safety instructions for
all saws
Kickback causes & related warnings
• kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator;
• when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;
• if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade
can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back
toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback
forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade.
Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator if proper precautions are taken.
b) When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and
hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in
motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf and check that
saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or
kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d) Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels
tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near
the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow
kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making
cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding
blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.

Lower guard function

a) Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower
guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into
the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower
guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or
any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c) Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and
"compound cuts". Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the
material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down
on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting
whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

Guard function

a) Check guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if guard does not
move freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or tie the guard so that the
blade is exposed. If saw is accidentally dropped, guard may be bent. Check to make sure that
guard moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation and condition of the guard return spring. If the guard and the spring
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are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c) Assure that the base plate of the saw will not shift while performing the "plunge cut"
when the blade bevel setting is not at 90°. Blade shifting sideways will cause binding and
likely kick back.
d) Always observe that the guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or
floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in
its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

Product Familiarisation

1. Main Handle
2. ON/OFF Trigger Switch
3. Cutter Head Release Lever
4. Brush Access Cover
5. Motor Vents
6. Clamp
7. Clamp Mounting Knob
8. Fence
9. Mitre Angle Indicator
10. Bench Mounting Hole
11. Mitre Angle Gauge
12. Table Insert Screw
13. Blade Channel
14. Table Insert (Kerf Plate)
15. Base
16. Mitre Table
17. Fence Bolt
18. Mitre Angle Locking Knob
19. Lower Blade Guard
20. Blade
21. Blade Securing Bolt
22. Dust Bag
23. Rotation Indicator
24. Fixed Blade Guard
25. Stabiliser Mounting Hole
26. Bevel Angle Gauge
27. Bevel Angle Locking Knob
28. Bevel Angle Indicator
29. Dust Port
30. Latching Pin
31. Spindle Lock
32. Carrying Handle
33. Hex Key
34. Rear Stabiliser
35. Rear Stabiliser Fittings