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Before cutting, check that there is sufficient clearance
for the blade under the work piece.
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Do not touch the blade after operation. It will be very
hot.
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Keep your hands away from under the work piece.
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Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste
close by the blade.
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Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be
left around the work area.
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Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the work piece and remove
all nails and other foreign objects before beginning
sawing.
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Support the work properly.
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Never reach over the blade to remove waste or off cuts.
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Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first
switching off the machine.
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If you are interrupted when operating the saw,
complete the process and switch off before looking up.
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Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings
are properly tightened.
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Do not store materials or equipment above a machine
in such a way that they could fall into it.
•
Always hold the saw on parts that are insulated. If you
accidentally cut into hidden wiring or the saw’s own
cable, the metal parts of the saw will become ‘live’.
•
Check the voltage on mains matches that of rating plate
before plugging in the tool.
•
Do not secure the jigsaw upside down in a vice or work
bench and use it as a saw bench. This can lead to
serious injury.
•
When using the jigsaw, use safety equipment including
safety goggles or shield, ear defenders, dust mask and
protective clothing including safety gloves.
Wear goggles
Wear earmuffs
Wear a breathing mask
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your power tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If
you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until
the parts have been replaced or the fault has been
rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
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