Batavia Maxxpack BT-CCS003 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

ADDITIONAL CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY
a. Do not allow anyone under the age of 18
years to operate this saw.
b. When operating the saw, use safety equip-
ment including safety goggles or shield,
ear protection, dust mask and protective
clothing including safety gloves.
c. Hand-held power tools may produce
vibration. Vibration can cause disease.
Gloves may help to maintain blood circula-
tion in the fingers. Hand-held tools should
not be used for long periods without a
break.
d. Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust
extraction system to control dust/waste.
e. Do not attempt to cut material thicker than
detailed in the Specifications section of
this manual.
f. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness
of the workpiece i.e. less than a full tooth
of the blade should be visible below the
workpiece.
g. Ensure work is correctly supported. Large
panels may sag under their own weight
and bind the saw blade. Supports must be
placed under the panel on both sides,
close to the line of cut and near the edge
of the panel.
h. Ensure all supports and power cables are
completely clear of the cutting path.
i. Always secure the workpiece to a stable
platform, ensuring body exposure is mini-
mised, avoiding blade binding, or loss of
control.
j. Always stand at an angle to the tool when
operating.
k. Be aware that the blade will project from
the underside of the workpiece.
l. Do not reach beneath the workpiece
where the guard cannot protect you from
the blade.
m. Note the direction of rotation of the motor
and the blade.
n. Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails
and other embedded objects prior to
starting work.
o. Do not apply any sideways or twisting
force to the blade whilst cutting.
p. If a cut does not extend to the edge of the
workpiece, or if the blade binds in the cut,
allow the blade to come to a complete
stop and lift the saw out of the workpiece.
q. Do not attempt to free a jammed blade
before first disconnecting the machine
from power.
r. Do not move the saw backwards at any
time whilst cutting.
s. Beware of projected waste. In some situa-
tions, waste material may be projected at
speed from the cutting tool. It is the user's
responsibility to ensure other people in the
work area are protected from the possibil-
ity of projected waste.
t. If you are interrupted when operating the
saw, complete the process and switch off
before diverting your attention.
u. Check the lower guard for proper closure
before each use. Do not operate the saw if
the lower guard does not move freely and
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower
guard into the open position. If the saw is
accidentally dropped, the lower guard may
be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any
other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
v. Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before resting the saw
on a surface after use. An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to move
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade
to stop after the trigger switch is released.
w. Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and
other fixings have not become loose, and
tighten where necessary.
The tool must be used only for its pre-
scribed purpose. Any uses other than those
mentioned in this manual will be considered a
case of misuse. The user, and not the manu-
facturer, shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any
modifications made to the tool nor for any
damage resulting from such modifications.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is
not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors.
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