Additional Safety Instructions; Residual Risks - Stanley FATMAX FME380 Manual

f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
g. Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls
or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut
objects that can cause kickback.
Safety Instructions for plunge type saw
Guard Function
a. Check the guard for proper closing before each
use. Do not operate the saw if guard does not
move freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never
clamp or tie the guard so that the blade is exposed.
If the saw is accidentally dropped, the guard may be
bent. Check to make sure that the guard moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all
angles and depths of cut.
b. Check the operation of the guard return spring. If
the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. The
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c. Assure that the base plate of the saw will not shift
while performing a plunge cut. Blade shifting
sideways will cause binding and likely kickback.
d. Always observe that the guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after
switch is released.

Additional Safety Instructions

● Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
● Wear a dust mask. Exposure to dust particles can cause
breathing difficulty and possible injury.
● Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than
recommended. For the proper blade rating refer to the
technical data. Use only the blades specified in this
manual, complying with EN 847-1.
● Use only saw blades that are marked with a speed equal
or higher than the speed marked on the tool.
● Avoid overheating of blade tips.
● Never use abrasive cut-off wheels.
● Do not use water feed attachments.
● Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.

Residual risks

The following risks are inherent to the use of saws:
● Injuries caused by touching the rotating parts.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
(original instructions)
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks cannot be avoided. These are:
● Impairment of hearing.
● Risk of accidents caused by the uncovered parts of the
rotating saw blade.
● Risk of injury when changing the blade.
● Risk of squeezing fingers when opening the guards.
● Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when
sawing wood, especially oak, beech and MDF.
Safety of others
● This tool is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for
their safety.
● Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Vibration
The declared vibration emission values stated in the technical
data and the declaration of conformity have been measured in
accordance with a standard test method provided by EN62841
and may be used for comparing one tool with another. The
declared vibration emission value may also be used in a
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preliminary assessment of exposure.
Warning! The vibration emission value during actual
use of the power tool can differ from the declared
value depending on the ways in which the tool is
used. The vibration level may increase above the
level stated.
When assessing vibration exposure to determine safety
measures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons
regularly using power tools in employment, an estimation of
vibration exposure should consider, the actual conditions of
use and the way the tool is used, including taking account of
all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool
is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the
trigger time.
Labels on tool
The following symbols are shown on the tool along with the
:
date code:
Warning! To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read the
instruction manual.
Warning! Laser radiation.
Do not view the laser beam directly
with optical instruments.
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