Health & Safety Guidance - STARTRITE 352E Original Instruction Manual

4. Health and Safety Guidance
THE MACHINE SHALL BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLY
BEFORE MAINTENANCE.
WARNING: WHEN USING POWER TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING.
READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THIS MACHINE. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
1. Keep work area clear
- Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
- Do not expose tools to rain.
- Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.
- Keep work area well lit.
- Do not use tools in the presence of flammable liquids of gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces.
4. Keep other persons away
- Do not let persons, especially children, not involved in the work
touch the tool or the extension cord and keep them away from
the work area.
5. Store idle tools
- When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry locked up
place, out of reach of children.
6. Do not force the tool
- It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
7. Use the right tool
- Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
- Do not use tools for purposes not intended : for example do
not use circular saws to cut tree limbs or legs.
8. Dress properly
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be caught in
moving parts.
- Non-skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
- Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Use protective equipment
- Use safety glasses.
- Use face or dust mask if cutting operations create dust.
10. Connect dust extraction equipment
- If device are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collecting equipment, ensure these are connected and properly used.
11. Do not abuse the cord
- Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the socket.
- Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure work
- Where possible use clamps or a vice to hold the work.
- It is safer than using your hand.
13. Do not overreach
- Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. Maintain tools with care
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance.
- Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
- Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have them
repaired by an authorized service facility.
- Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
15. Disconnect tools
- When not in use, before servicing and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits and cutters, disconnect
tools from the power supply.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
- Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting
- Ensure switch is in "off" position when plugging in.
18. Use outdoor extension leads
- When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
intended for outdoor use and so marked.
19. Stay alert
- Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not
operate the tool when you are tired.
20. Check damaged parts
- Before further use of tool, it should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function.
- Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation.
- A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or placed by an authorized service centre unless
otherwise indicated in this instruction manual.
- Have defectives switches replaced by an authorized
service centre.
- Do not use the tool if the switch does no turn it on and off.
21. Warning
- The use of any accessory or attachment other than one
recommended in this instruction manual may present a-risk
of personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person
-This electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules. Repairs should
only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts,
otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.
23. Safety precautions
-Do not use saw bands which are damaged or deformed.
-Replace the table insert when worn.
-Connect band saw to a dust-collecting device when sawing wood.
-Do not operate the machine when the door or guard protecting the
saw band is open.
-Take care that the selection of the saw band and the speed depends
on the material to be cut.
-Do not clean the saw band whilst it is in motion.
-Wear suitable personal protective equipment, when necessary, this
could include:
-Hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss.
-Respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust.
-Gloves for handling the saw band and rough material.
24. Safety operation
-When straight cutting against the fence use a push stick.
-During transportation the saw band guard should be fully down and
close to the table.
-When bevel-cutting with the table inclined, place the guide on the
lower part of the table.
-When cutting round timber use a suitable holding device to prevent
twisting of the workpiece.
-Handle and two wheels for lifting and transportation positions have
clearly been indicated on the tool.
-Do not use guarding for handling or transportation.
-Adjust the adjustable guard as close to the workpiece as practicable.
25. Adjust the guard as close as possible to the piece to be cut.
26. For the long workpiece, auxiliary device shall be used for cutting(such
as
roller stand).
27. The store location for push stick.
28. The electrical equipment shall be operated correctly under the load with
the conditions of the nominal supply: 0.9 to 1.1 times of nominal voltage.
29. The electrical equipment shall be capable of operating correctly in
an ambient air temperature between +5°C and +40°C, and the average
ambient air temperature over a period of 24 h shall not exceed +35°C.
30. The electrical equipment shall be capable of operating correctly within a
relative humidity not exceed 90%(20°C).
31. The electrical equipment shall be capable of operating correctly at
altitudes up to 1000m above mean sea level.
32. The mains connection must have maximum 16A fuse.
Eye Protection
The operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or other suitable eye protection. Wear
safety glasses at all times. Everyday glasses only have impact resistant
lenses. They are not safety glasses which give additional lateral protection.
It is also important to wear ear protectors when operating the table saw.
ATTENTION!
Through poor conditions of the electrical MAINS, short voltage drops can
appear when starting the EQUIPMENT. This can influence other equipment
(eg. Blinking of a lamp). If the MAINS-IMPEDANCE Zmax<0.325W (for and
0.420W) such disturbances are not expected. (For the futher information
contact your local supplier).
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