Additional Safety Warnings - Ryobi RMS18190 Manual

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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 spinning blade.

Do not use another person as a substitute for a table

extension or as additional support. Unstable support

for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the

workpiece to shift during the cutting operation pulling

you and the helper into the spinning blade.

The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed

by any means against the spinning saw blade. If

confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could

get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.

Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly

support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods

have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the

blade to "bite" and pull the work with your hand into the

blade.

Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the

workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece

being thrown.

If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn

the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop

and disconnect the plug from the power source and/

or remove the battery pack. Then work to free the

jammed material. Continued sawing with a jammed

workpiece could cause loss of control or damage to the

mitre saw.

After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the

saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before

removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand

near the coasting blade is dangerous.

Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete

cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head

is completely in the down position. The braking action

of the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly

pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOOD CUTTING

BLADE

Please read the manual and instructions carefully before

using the saw blade and the machine.

The product must be in good condition, the spindle

without deformation and vibration.

Do not use the product without the guards in position.

Keep guards in good working order and properly

maintained.

Ensure the operator is adequately trained in safety

precautions, adjustment and operation of the product.

Always wear goggles and ear protection when using the

product. It is recommended to wear gloves, sturdy non

slipping shoes and apron.

Before using any accessory, consult the instruction

manual. The improper use of an accessory can cause

damage and increase the potential for injury.

Use only blades specified in this manual, complying with

EN 847-1.

Ensure the speed marked on the saw blade is at least

equal to the speed marked on the saw.

Always use blades with correct size and shape of arbour

holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware

of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.

Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than

recommended. Do not use any spacers to make the

blade fit onto the spindle.

Check the tips of the saw blade for damage or abnormal

appearance before each use. Tips that are damaged or

loose can become flying objects in use and increase the

chance of personal injury.

Do not use cracked or distorted saw blades. Do not use

saw blades that are damaged or deformed.

Scrap the saw blade if damaged, deformed, distorted or

cracked, repairing is not permitted.

Do not use HSS blades.

Ensure the saw blade is mounted correctly, tighten the

8-10 Nm).

Fastening screw and nuts shall be tightened using the

appropriate spanner, etc.

blows is not permitted.

Make sure the blade and flanges are clean and the

recessed sides of the collar are against the blade.

Make sure the blade rotates in the correct direction.

Before work, make a dummy cut without the motor turned

on so the position of the blade, operation of the guards

with respect to other machine parts and workpiece may

be checked.

Never leave the product unattended.

Do not apply lubricants on the blade when it is running.

Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work when

the machine is still running and the head is not in the

rest position.

Never attempt to stop a machine in motion rapidly by

jamming a tool or other means against the blade, serious

accidents can be caused unintentionally in this way.

Disconnect the product from the mains supply or remove

battery pack before changing blades or carrying out

maintenance.

Pay attention to blade packing and unpacking, it is easy

to be injured by the sharp blade tips.

Use a blade holder or wear gloves when handling a saw

blade.

Keep and store the blade in original packaging or other

suitable packaging, keep in dry conditions and away

from chemicals which may damage the blade.