Festool KAPEX KS 60 E Operating Manual page 29

when removing wood waste). It may not be
possible to gauge how close your hand is to the
rotating saw blade and you could be seriously
injured.
g. Check the workpiece before cutting. If the
workpiece is bent or contorted, clamp it in
such a way that the side that curves outwards
is at the limit stop. Always ensure that there
is no gap between the workpiece, the limit
stop and the table along the cutting line. Bent
or contorted workpieces may twist or wobble
and cause the rotating saw blade to jam while
cutting. There must not be any nails or foreign
objects in the workpiece.
h. Only use the saw if the table is clear of tools,
wood waste, etc.; the workpiece must be the
only thing on the table. Small bits of waste,
loose wooden pieces or other objects that come
into contact with the rotating blade may be
ejected at a high speed.
i. Only cut one workpiece at a time. Workpieces
that have been stacked cannot be clamped or
held correctly, and they may therefore cause
the blade to jam or slip while sawing.
j. Before using it, place the mitre saw on a level,
solid working surface. A level and solid work-
ing surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw
becoming unstable.
k. Plan your work. When adjusting the inclination
of the saw blade or the mitre angle, ensure that
the adjustable limit stop has been aligned cor-
rectly and is supporting the workpiece without
touching the blade or guard. Without switching
on the machine or placing the workpiece on the
table, you must simulate a complete cutting
movement of the saw blade in order to ensure
that there are no obstructions and there is no
risk that the saw will cut into the limit stop.
l. For workpieces that are wider or longer than
the top of the table, ensure that there is ad-
equate support, e.g. using table extensions
or sawhorses. Workpieces that are longer or
wider than the table for the mitre saw may tip
over if they are not supported. If a cut piece of
wood or the workpiece tips over, it may lift the
lower guard or be erratically thrown from the
rotating blade.
m. Do not use other people as a substitute for
a table extension or additional support. Un-
stable support for the workpiece may lead to
the blade jamming. The workpiece may move
during cutting and pull you and your helper into
the rotating blade.
n. The cut piece must not be pressed against the
rotating saw blade. If there is not much space,
e.g. when using longitudinal limit stops, the cut
piece may become wedged with the blade and
be violently ejected.
o. Always use a clamp or suitable device in order
to properly support round items, such as rods
or tubes. Rods tend to roll away when they are
being cut, which causes the blade to "sink its
teeth in" and the workpiece, along with your
hand, may be pulled into the blade.
p. Allow the blade to reach full speed before cut-
ting into the workpiece. This helps to prevent
the workpiece from being thrown out of the saw.
q. If the workpiece is jammed or the blade is
blocked, switch off the mitre saw. Wait until all
moving parts have come to a stop, pull out the
mains plug and/or remove the battery. Then
remove the jammed material. If you continue to
saw despite this blockage, you may lose control
of or damage the mitre saw.
r. Once you have finished cutting, release the
switch, hold the saw head down, and wait until
the blade comes to a stop before you remove
the cut piece. It is dangerous to reach your hand
into the vicinity of the blade while it is running.
2.3 Further safety instructions
– Before each use, check that the pendulum
guard is working correctly. Only use this
powertool when it is in perfect working order.
– Always use the correct size of saw blade with
a compatible location hole (e.g. star-shaped
orcircular). Saw blades that do not fit correctly
with the assembly parts will run unevenly and
may cause fragments to break off from the
material and be ejected. These fragments may
hit the eyes of the user or any persons standing
in the vicinity.
– Never reach into the chip ejector with your
hands. Rotating parts may injure your hands.
– Dust that is harmful to your health may be
produced as you work (e.g. paint products that
contain lead and some types of wood or metal).
Contact with or inhalation of this dust may pose
a risk for the operating personnel or persons in
the vicinity. Observe the safety regulations that
apply in your country.
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