Black & Decker SMS254 Manual page 8

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Wear gloves when handling saw blades and
rough material (saw blades should be carried
in a holder when practicable).
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Use the dustbag provided when sawing
wood.
Warning! Contact with or inhalation of dusts
arising from sanding applications may endanger
the health of the operator and possible
bystanders. Wear a dust mask specifically
designed for protection against dust and fumes
and ensure that persons within or entering the
work area are also protected.
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Consider using specially designed
noise-reduction blades.
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Select the correct blade for the material to be
cut.
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This mitre saw has been designed for sawing
wood, plastic and non-ferrous metal only.
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Do not operate the machine without the
guard in position. Do not operate the
machine if the guard does not function or is
not maintained properly.
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Ensure that the arm is securely fixed when
performing bevel cuts.
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Keep the surrounding area of the machine
well maintained and free of loose materials,
e.g. chips and off-cuts.
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Ensure the machine and the work area are
provided with adequate general or localised
lighting.
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Do not allow untrained people to operate this
machine.
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Ensure that the blade is mounted correctly
before use. Make sure that the blade rotates
in the correct direction. Keep the blade
sharp.
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Observe the maximum speed marked on the
saw blade.
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The laser fitted must never be exchanged
with a different type of laser. Repairs to the
laser should be carried out by authorised
repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.
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Disconnect the machine form the mains
before carrying out any maintenance or when
changing the blade.
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Never perform any cleaning, maintenance,
removal of any off-cuts or other parts of the
workpiece from the cutting area when the
machine is running and the saw head is not in
the rest position.
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When possible, always mount the machine to
a bench.
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Secure the workpiece. A workpiece held with
a clamping device or a vice is more secure
than when held with the hand.
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Always firmly clamp the piece to be worked.
Do not work with pieces that are too small to
clamp, otherwise, the distance of the hands to
the rotating saw blade is too small. Always
use extra support when sawing long
workpieces.
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Make sure all locking knobs and handles are
tight before starting any operation.
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Never use your saw without the table insert.
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Never place either hand in the blade area
when the saw is connected to the mains
supply.
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Never attempt to stop the machine in motion
rapidly by jamming a tool or other means
against the blade; serious accidents can be
caused unintentionally in this way.