Additional Safety Rules For Saws - GMC RBS10 Instruction Manual

replaced by an authorised service facility. Do not use
a tool if the switch does not turn the tool on and off
correctly.
20. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact
with grounded objects such as water pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerator enclosures.
21. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service
facility to fit replacement parts.
WARNING. The use of an accessory or attachment, other
than those recommended in this Instruction Manual, may
present a risk of personal injury.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any
use 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 changes
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such
changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible
to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards
may arise in connection with the tool's construction and
design:
• Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not
worn.
• Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.
• Contact with the blade
• Kickback of workpiece and parts of workpiece
• Blade fracture
• Harmful emissions of wood dust when the machine is
used in closed rooms. Always use supplementary dust
extraction
• Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked
• Always remove the plug from the mains socket before
making any adjustments or maintenance, including
changing the blade.

Additional safety rules for saws.

• Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
• Keep the area free of tripping hazards.
• Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw.
• Always stand to one side when operating the saw.
• Never use a cracked or distorted saw blade. Only use
sharp blades.
• When cutting round wood, use clamps that prevent the
workpiece from turning on the table.
• Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste
close by the saw blade.
• Use only blades as recommended.
• Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be
left around the work area.
• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the workpiece and remove
all nails and other foreign objects before beginning
sawing.
• Support the work properly.
• Never reach over the blade to remove waste or off cuts.
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first
switching off the machine.
• Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let
the blade come to rest naturally.
• If you are interrupted when operating the saw,
complete the process and switch off before looking up.
• Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings
are properly tightened.
• Do not store materials or equipment above a machine
in such a way that they could fall into it.
• Ensure that your work is always on the table. Never
attempt to cut anything that is not on the table.
Wear goggles
Wear earmuffs
Wear a breathing mask
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