Evolution S355CPSL Original Instructions Manual page 11

operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shield or a full face shield
where necessary.
Cut-off machine safety warnings
(3.0)
a) Position yourself and bystanders away
from the plane of the rotating wheel. The
guard helps to protect the operator from broken
wheel fragments and accidental contact with
wheel.
b) Use only bonded reinforced or diamond
cut-off wheels for your power tool. Just
because an accessory can be attached to your
power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
Use only Evolution carbide tipped blades when
cutting woods, metals and plastics or Evolution
diamond blades when cutting stone or masonry
with your power tool.
NOTE: The wording "bonded reinforced" or
"diamond" is used as applicable depending on
the designation of the tool.
c) The rated speed of the accessory must be
at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool. Accessories
running faster than their rated speed can
break and fly apart.
d) Wheels must be used only for
recommended applications. For example:
do not grind with the side of a cut-off wheel.
Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for
peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these
wheels may cause them to shatter.
e) Always use undamaged wheel flanges
that are of correct diameter for your
selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support
the wheel thus reducing the possibility
of wheel breakage.
f) The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized
accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.
g) The arbour size of wheels and flanges
must properly fit the spindle of the power
tool. Wheels and flanges with arbour holes
that do not match the mounting hardware of
the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate
excessively and may cause loss of control.
h) Do not use damaged wheels. Before each
use, inspect the wheels for chips and
cracks. If the power tool or wheel is dropped,
inspect for damage or install an undamaged
wheel. After inspecting and installing the wheel,
position yourself and bystanders away from the
plane of the rotating wheel and run the power
tool at maximum no load speed for one minute.
Damaged wheels will normally break apart
during this test time.
i) Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate,
wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and shop apron capable of stopping small
abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye
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protection must be capable of stopping flying
debris generated by various operations. The
dust mask or respirator must be capable of
filtrating particles generated by your operation.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
j) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work
area must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
wheel may fly away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
k) Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory. If you lose control, the cord may
be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be
pulled into the spinning wheel.
l) Regularly clean the power tool's air
vents. The motor's fan can draw the dust inside
the housing and excessive accumulation of
powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
m) Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials. Do not operate the
power tool while placed on a combustible
surface such as wood. Sparks could ignite these
materials.
n) Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
Causes and operator
(3.1)
prevention of kickback:
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator:
1. When the blade is pinched or bound
tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade
stalls and the motor reaction drives the
unit rapidly back toward the operator;
2. If the blade becomes twisted or
misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the
back edge of the blade can dig into the top
surface of the workpiece causing the blade
to climb out of the kerf and jump back
towards the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse
(3.2)
and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands
on the saw and 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.
b) If the blades are binding, or when
interrupting a cut for any reason, release
the trigger and hold the saw motionless
in the material until the blade comes to a
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