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Use a push block or push stick to avoid working with the hands close to the saw blade when
using a dual purpose circular sawing machine for firewood/circular saw bench in the saw
bench mode;
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Wear suitable personal protective equipment when necessary; this could include;
hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss;
respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust;
gloves for handling saw blades (saw blades should be carried in a holder wherever
practicable);
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Refrain from cross cutting logs on a machine in the saw bench mode;
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Stop the machine running whilst unattended;
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report faults in the machine, including guards or saw blades, as soon as they are discovered;
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Adopt safe procedures for cleaning, maintenance and remove chips and dust regularly to
avoid the risk of fire;
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follow manufacturers instruction for use, adjustment and repair of saw blades;
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Select the correct riving knife, depending on the saw blade thickness, when using a dual
purpose circular sawing machine for firewood/circular saw bench in the saw bench mode;
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Observe the maximum speed marked on the saw blades;
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Use correctly sharpened saw blades;
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Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings used are suitable for the purpose as stated by the
manufacturer;
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refrain from removing any off-cut or other part of the workpiece from the cutting area whilst
the machine is running except by using a push stick;
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Ensure that guards and other safety devices necessary machine operation are in position, in
good working order and properly maintained.
When used indoors, the machine must be connected to an external chip and dust extraction
system.
RESIDUAL RISK
The following risks are inherent to the use of these machines:
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