Lower Guard Function; Residual Risks - Stanley FATMAX FME380 User Manual

Further safety instructions for all saws
Kickback causes and related warnings
kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or
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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
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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,
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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 tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below.
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and
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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.
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut
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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.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the
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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.
Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade
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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.
Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or
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improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing exces-
sive friction, blade binding and kickback.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
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must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and
kickback.
Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
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other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects
that can cause kickback.
(Original instructions)

Lower guard function

Check guard for proper closing before each use. Do
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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 ac-
cidentally 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.
Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the
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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.
The lower guard may be retracted manually only for
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special cuts sucha as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts". Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle
and as soon as the blade enters the material, the
lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the
lower guard should operate automatically.
Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
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blade before placing the 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 the switch is
released.
Saw blades
Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than
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recommended. For the proper blade rating refer to the
technical data. Use only the blades specified in this
manual, complying with EN 847-1.
Warning! Never use abrasive wheels.
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Safety of others
This tool can be used by children aged from 8 years and
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above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the tool. Cleaning and user
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maintenance shall not be made by children without super-
vision.

Residual risks

Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
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