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Operators must be under the adequate supervision of a person who has a thorough knowledge and experience of the machine and the
appropriate regulations.
DO NOT operate the saw if any parts are damaged or missing as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
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DO NOT operate the saw when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
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When not in use switch off the saw and unplug from the power supply.
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WARNING! Wear approved safety eye protection, ear defenders and, if dust is generated, respiratory protection.
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Remove ill fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery and contain long hair.
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Keep hands and body clear of the blade when operating the saw.
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Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes.
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Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
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Avoid unintentional starting and never leave the saw operating unattended.
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DO NOT use the saw for a task it is not designed to perform and ensure operators are trained to use the saw.
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DO NOT get the saw wet or use in damp or wet locations or areas where there is condensation.
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DO NOT use the saw where there are flammable liquids, solids or gases such as paint solvents and including waste cleaning rags etc.
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SPECIFIC SAW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material
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such as bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn
the lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you must always keep your hand at least
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100 mm from either side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped or held by hand. If
your hand is placed too close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from blade contact.
The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fence and the table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade or
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cut "freehand" in any way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over
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the workpiece without cutting, start the motor, press the saw head down and push the saw through the workpiece. Cutting on the pull
stroke is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top of the workpiece and violently throw the blade assembly towards the operator.
Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting either in front or behind the saw blade. Supporting the workpiece "cross
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handed" i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
DO NOT reach behind the fence with either hand closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw blade, to remove wood scraps, or for
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any other reason while the blade is spinning. The proximity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may
be seriously injured.
Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside bowed face toward the fence.
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Always make certain that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence and table along the line of the cut. Bent or warped workpieces
can twist or shift and may cause binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be no nails or foreign objects in the
workpiece.
DO NOT use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of
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wood or other objects that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.
Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or
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shift during cutting.
Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level, firm work surface before use. A level and firm work surface reduces the risk of
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the mitre saw becoming unstable.
Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence is set correctly to support the
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workpiece and will not interfere with the blade or the guarding system. Without turning the tool "ON" and with no workpiece on the
table, move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting the fence.
Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer than the table top.
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Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift
the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by any means against the spinning saw blade. If confined, i.e. using length stops, the
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cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.
Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while
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being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and pull the work with your hand into the blade.
Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece being thrown.
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If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect the plug from the
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power source and/or remove the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece
could cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.
After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before removing the cut-off piece.
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Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head is completely in the down
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position. The braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
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Before making a cut make sure the depth, bevel and mitre adjustments are tight.
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Use correct blades. Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect. Refer
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to unit specification for maximum blade capacity etc.
Inspect and remove all nails from timber before cutting.
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Never touch the blade or moving parts during use.
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Never start the saw when the blade is in contact with the workpiece.
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LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION DO NOT stare into beam. Only turn laser beam on when tool is on work piece.
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© Jack Sealey Limited
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Original Language Version
SMS216.V2 Issue:1
18/03/21
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