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HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE NOTES
5. Ensure the tool is disconnected from power
supply before servicing.
6. Ensure that when switching on (e.g. after
servicing) no tools or loose parts are left on or
in the tool.
7. Turn power off if the tool is not used.
Cutting hazard, even with the cutting tool at
standstill!
Wear gloves when changing cutting tools.
Risk of kickback (work-piece is caught by the
saw blade and thrown against the operator):
1. Always work with a properly set riving knife.
2. Do not jam work-piece.
3. Cut thin or thin-walled work-piece only with
fine-toothed saw blades. Always use sharp
saw blades.
4. If in doubt, check work-piece for inclusion of
foreign matter (e.g. nails or screws).
5. Cut only stock of dimensions that allow for sate
and secure holding while cutting.
6. Never cut several work-pieces at the same
time – and also no bundles containing several
individual pieces. Risk of personal injury if
individual pieces are caught by the saw blade
uncontrolled.
7. When cutting round stock, use a suitable jig to
prevent the work-piece from turning.
Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
Ensure that no parts of the body or clothing can be
caught and drawn in by rotating components (no
neckties, no loose fitting clothes; contain long hair
with hairnet).
Never cut work-pieces containing the following
materials:
-
ropes
-
strings
-
cords
-
cables
-
wires
Hazard generated by insuffi-cient personal
protection gear!
- Wear hearing protection.
- Wear safety glasses.
- Wear dust mask.
- Wear suitable work clothes. When working
outdoors wearing of non-slip shoes is
recommended.
Safety devices
Riving knife
The riving knife prevents the work-piece from being
caught by the rising teeth of the saw blade and
being thrown against the operator.
Always have the riving knife installed during
operation.
Blade guard
The blade guard protects against unintentional
contact with the saw blade.
Push stick
The push stick serves as an extension of the hand
and protects against accidental contact with the
saw blade.
Always use the push stick if the distance between
saw blade and rip fence is less than 120 mm.
Guide the push stick at an angle of 20 °… 30 °
against the saw table's surface.
Replace the push stick if damaged.
