Position Of Hands And Feet; Cutting A Workpiece; Correct Technique For Cutting Using The Slide Feature - PEUGEOT Energysaw-305DB Operating Instructions Manual

5. POSITION OF HANDS AND FEET

Cutting with your mitre saw will be much easier and safer if you take up an appropriate working position as regards your
hands and body. Stand to one side of the saw. Do not stand in the line along which debris will be projected.
• Keep proper footing and balance. Place your hands at least 10 cm away from the blade. Keep the workpiece firmly
set against the guide fence and keep your hands in position until the trigger is fully released and the blade has come
to a complete stop.
• Before making a cut:
- Do a «dry run» with the saw switched off to identify the path of the blade, or
- Switch on the laser and check the blade path against the laser line. Please refer to the paragraph «Using
and adjusting the twin laser guide system» if any adjustments are required.
IMPORTANT !
- Do not cross your arms in front of the blade while using the mitre saw.
- Make sure that the mitre and bevel are locked before using the mitre saw.

6. CUTTING A WORKPIECE

IMPORTANT !
Before you start to make cuts with your saw, make sure that it has been assembled and adjusted correctly. Make sure
that you have read and understood all the safety instructions in this instruction manual.
Make sure that the mitre handle is locked before starting the cut. Serious injury may occur if this instruction is not fol-
lowed.
To start cutting with the mitre saw:
1. Raise the cutting arm to its highest position.
2. Select and lock the saw at the required mitre angle.
3. Select and lock the saw at the required bevel angle.
4. Make sure that the size of the workpiece is suited to the capacity of the saw.
5. Clamp the workpiece securely to the saw using the vertical or horizontal vice.
6. Maintain wide workpieces firmly so that they cannot tilt over or use the lateral extension wings or support stands.
7. Make sure that your hands are clearly out of the path of the blade.
8. Pull the cutting arm on the slide rails, holding the handle.
9. Press in the trigger switch to start the saw and let the blade reach its maximum speed.
10. Then lower the saw blade slowly through the workpiece and slide the blade in the opposite direction to complete the cut.
Do not force the blade. It will be more efficient and precise when used at the speed for which it is designed.
11. Release the trigger switch, let the blade come to a halt and bring the cutting arm back up when the cut is completed.
IMPORTANT !
Do not cut metal pieces with your mitre saw. The saw will no longer be under warranty if it is used for cutting me-
tal. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any problems with the machine if it is used for work other than that for which
it has been designed.

7. CORRECT TECHNIQUE FOR CUTTING USING THE SLIDE FEATURE

Warning : Sawing by pulling the saw towards you can be hazardous, as the saw may jump up towards you. Always push the
saw back away from your body and towards the guide fence when sawing with the help of the slide. The following stages
illustrate the correct method for using the slide feature of your sliding compound mitre saw:
1. Place the workpiece on the saw table, against the guide fence. Hold the handle of the cutting arm but do not yet start the
saw.
2. Pull the cutting arm, when it is up. Once the cutting arm has been pulled towards you, press the trigger switch to start the
saw.
3. Press the locking latch and press the cutting arm.
4. Push the cutting arm back towards the guide fence to make the cut.
5. Release the trigger and leave the cutting arm down until the blade comes to a complete halt.
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