Additional Warnings - Evolution R185SMS-Li Original Instructions Manual

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eye damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shield or a full face shield
when needed.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not
operate your mitre saw until the missing parts
are replaced. Failure to follow this rule could
result in serious personal injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY ADVICE
CARRYING YOUR MITRE SAW
WARNING: When using electric tools basic
safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury including the following.
READ all these instructions before attempting to
operate this product and save these instructions.
Safety Advice:
• Although compact, this mitre saw is heavy.
To reduce the risk of back injury, get competent
help whenever you have to lift the saw.
• Hold the tool close to your body when lifting.
Bending your knees so you can lift with your
legs, not your back. Lift by using the cutting
handle on the head of the mitre saw and the
large, orange handle on the rear of the carriage
slide.
• Never carry the mitre saw by the power cord.
Carrying the mitre saw by the power cord could
cause damage to the insulation or the wire
connections resulting in electric shock or fire.
• Before moving the mitre saw tighten the
mitre and bevel locking screws and the sliding
carriage locking screw to guard against sudden
unexpected movement.
• Lock the cutting head in its lowest position.
Ensure that the cutting head locking pin is
completely engaged in its socket.
WARNING: Do not use the blade guard as a
'lifting point' . The power cord must be removed
from the power supply before attempting to
move the machine.
• Lock the cutting head in the down position
using the cutting head locking pin.
• Loosen the Mitre Angle locking screw. Turn the
table to either of its maximum settings.
• Lock the table in position using the
locking screw.
• Wrap the cable around the cable guide.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

(These warnings are specified in UL Std. 987 and
CAN/CSA Std.C22.2 No. 71.2)
1. Keep guards in place and in working order.
2. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it on.
3. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. Don't use in dangerous environment. Don't
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit.
5. Keep children away. All visitors should be kept
safe distance from work area.
6. Make workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
7. Don't force the tool. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8. Use the right tool. Don't force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
9. Use proper extension cord. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will
draw. An under-sized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
The table on the next page shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
10. Wear proper apparel do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewellery which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11. Always use safety glasses. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they
are not safety glasses.
12. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
13. Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
14. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
15. Disconnect tools before servicing; when
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
16. Reduce the risk of unintentional starting.
Make sure switch is in off position before plugging
in.
17. Use recommended accessories. Consult the
owner's manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
18. Never stand on the tool serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19. Check damaged parts. Before further use of
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