Scheppach HM210L Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions page 25

g) Use electric tools, insertion tools, etc. according
to these instructions. Take into account the work-
ing conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations different from those in-
tended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified re-
pair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
5.1 Safety instructions for chop and
mitre saws
a) Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or woodlike
products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-
off wheels for cutting ferrous material such as
bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes moving
parts such as the lower protective cover to jam.
Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn the lower pro-
tective cover, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
b) Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever
possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand,
you must always keep your hand at least 100 mm
from either side of the saw blade. Do not use this
saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely
clamped or held by hand. If your hand is placed too
close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of in-
jury from blade contact.
c) The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or
held against both the fence and the table. Do not
feed the workpiece into the saw blade or cut "free-
hand" in any way. Unrestrained or moving workpiec-
es could be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
d) Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull
the saw through the workpiece. To make a cut,
raise the saw head and pull it out over the work-
piece without cutting. Start the motor, press the
saw head down and push the saw through the
workpiece. Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause
the saw blade to climb on top of the workpiece and vi-
olently throw the blade assembly towards the opera-
tor.
e) Never cross your hand over the intended line of
cutting either in front or behind the saw blade.
Supporting the workpiece "cross handed" i.e. holding
the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your
left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
f) Do not reach behind the fence while the saw blade
is spinning. Observe the 100 mm safety distance
between hands and the rotating saw blade (this
applies to both sides of the saw blade, e.g. also
when removing waste pieces of wood). The prox-
imity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not
be obvious and you may be seriously injured.
g) Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the work-
piece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the out-
side bowed face toward the fence. Always make
certain that there is no gap between the work-
piece, fence and table along the line of the cut.
Bent or warped workpieces can twist or shift and may
cause binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting.
There should be no nails or foreign objects in the
workpiece.
h) Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all
tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece.
Small debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects
that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with
high speed.
i) Only cut one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
j) Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a
level, firm work surface before use. A level and firm
work surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw becom-
ing unstable.
k) Plan your work. Every time you adjust the bevel or
mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable
fence is set correctly to support the workpiece
and will not interfere with the blade or the protec-
tive cover. Without turning the machine "ON" and
with no workpiece on the table, move the saw blade
through a complete simulated cut to assure there will
be no interference or danger of cutting the fence.
l) Provide adequate support such as table exten-
sions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wid-
er or longer than the table top. Workpieces that are
longer or wider than the table of the chop and mitre
saw can tip if they are not properly supported. If the
cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower pro-
tective cover or be thrown by the spinning blade.
m) Do not use another person as a substitute for a ta-
ble extension or as additional support. Unstable
support of the workpiece can lead to the blade becom-
ing jammed. Also, the workpiece could shift during the
cutting process, pulling you or your assistant into the
rotating blade.
n) The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed
by any means against the spinning saw blade. If
confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece
could get wedged against the blade and thrown vio-
lently.
o) Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to prop-
erly support round material such as rods or tub-
ing. Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut,
causing the blade to "bite" and pull the work with your
hand into the blade.
p) Let the blade reach full speed before contacting
the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the work-
piece being thrown.
q) If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn
the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop
and disconnect the mains plug from the power
source and/or remove the rechargeable battery.
Then, remove the jammed material. Continued saw-
ing with a jammed workpiece could cause loss of con-
trol or damage to the mitre saw.
r) After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the
saw head down and wait for the blade to stop be-
fore removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your
hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
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