Additional Safety Instructions - Rotabroach ELEMENT 14 Original Instructions Manual

May 2020
Element 14 Manual Original instructions
the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings [Service]
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
HEALTH ADVICE:
WARNING: When using this machine, dust particles may be produced. In some instances, depending on the
materials you are working with, this dust can be particularly harmful. If you suspect that paint on the surface of
material you wish to cut contains lead, seek professional advice. Lead based paints should only be removed by
a professional and you should not attempt to remove it yourself. Once the dust has been deposited on
surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can
cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage. The young and unborn children are particularly
vulnerable. You are advised to consider the risks associated with the materials you are working with and to
reduce the risk of exposure. As some materials can produce dust that may be hazardous to your health, we
recommend the use of an approved face mask with replaceable filters when using this machine.
You should always:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter microscopic
particles.
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown towards your eyes,
which could result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shield or a full-face shield where necessary.

3)ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

a) DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or
motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
b) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the
workpiece.
c) Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should
be visible below the workpiece.
d) Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is
important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
e) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and shock the operator.
f) When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces
the chance of blade binding.
g) Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Blades that do not
match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
h) Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed
for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
i) Do not use High Speed Steel (HSS) saw blades.
j) Inspect the machine and the blade before each use. Do not use deformed, cracked, worn or otherwise
damaged blades.
k) Never use the saw without the original guard protection system. Do not lock the moving guard in the open
position. Ensure that the guard operates freely without jamming.
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