General Safety Rules; Specific Safety Rules - Carat TC-1800 Instruction Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and / or
serious personal injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings
listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark
areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquid, gases, or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never
remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools
should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is grounded.
• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Don't abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull
the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord
marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and
reduce the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep a proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Tool use and care
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the work
piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The
correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use the power tool, accessories and blades etc., in accordance with
these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type
of power tool, taking into account 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.
Service
• Have your tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
• WARNING!!! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction
manual.
Symbols used in this manual
V volts
A amperes
Hz hertz
W watt
~ alternating current
n0 no load speed
/min revolutions per minute

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Keep hands away from cutting area and blade at all times! Keep
your second hand on an auxiliary handle. If both hands are
holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
2. Do not reach underneath the work.
3. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts
of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
4. Always use blades with correct size and shape arbour holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will
run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
5. Never use damaged or incorrect arbour flanges or bolts. The
arbour flanges and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for
best performance and safety of operation.
6. Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in
a way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK
forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken.
7. Do not use a dull or damaged blade.
8. Use only recommended blades, rated at the machine's maximum
rated RPM or higher with correct arbour hole.
9. Tighten blade retaining bolt and all clamps before operating.
10. Check the inside surfaces of the arbour flanges as well as the
sides of the blade for freedom from any foreign matter.
11. Check the blade for cracks or other damage before operation.
Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately. Carry out a test
run without load for at least 30 seconds before use.
12. Never start the tool with the work piece against the blade.
13. Allow the motor to achieve full speed before cutting.
14. Important: After completing the cut, release power switch and wait
for coasting blade to stop completely before putting the saw down
15. Never operate the tool in an area with flammable solids, liquids, or
gases. Sparks from the rotor/carbon brushes could cause a fire or
explosion.
16. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed.
The manufacturer strongly recommends that this tool NOT be
modified and/or used for any application other than for which it
was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application
DO NOT use the tool until you have written the manufacturer and
have been advised.
17. Only use the machine for cutting in stone, concrete or masonry.
18. Use the auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of control
can cause personal injury.
19. Use a residual current device (PRCD) to protect from current
surges.
20. Keep power supply cord clear from the working range of the
machine. Always lead the cable away behind you.
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