j. When restarting the saw with the saw blade
in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the
kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged in
the material. If the saw blade binds, it may lift
up the workpiece and cause kickback when the
saw is restarted.
k. Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with suf-
ficient set. Never use warped saw blades or
saw blades with cracked or broken teeth.
Sharp and properly set saw blades minimise
binding, stalling and kickback.
Table saw operating procedure warnings
a. Turn off the table saw and disconnect the
power cord when removing the table insert,
changing the saw blade or making adjust-
ments to the riving knife or saw blade guard,
and when the machine is left unattended.
Precautionary measures will avoid accidents.
b. Never leave the table saw running unattend-
ed. Turn it off and don't leave the tool until
it comes to a complete stop. An unattended
running saw is an uncontrolled hazard.
c. Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level
area where you can maintain good footing and
balance. It should be installed in an area that
provides enough room to easily handle the
size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas,
and uneven slippery floors invite accidents.
d. Frequently clean and remove sawdust from
under the saw table and/or the dust collection
device. Accumulated sawdust is combustible
and may self-ignite.
e. The table saw must be secured. A table saw
that is not properly secured may move or tip
over.
f. Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the
table before the table saw is turned on. Dis-
traction or a potential jam can be dangerous.
g. Always use saw blades with correct size
and shape (diamond versus round) of ar-
bour holes. Saw blades that do not match
the mounting hardware of the saw will run
off-centre, causing loss of control.
h. Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade
mounting means such as flanges, saw blade
washers, bolts or nuts. These mounting
means were specially designed for your saw,
for safe operation and optimum performance.
i. Never stand on the table saw, do not use it as
a stepping stool. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is acci-
dentally contacted.
j. Make sure that the saw blade is installed
to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use
grinding wheels, wire brushes, or abrasive
wheels on a table saw. Improper saw blade
installation or use of accessories not recom-
mended may cause serious injury.
4.3
Machine-related safety instructions
- Only use tools that meet standard EB 847-1.
- This includes the saw blades recommended by
the manufacturer in this operating manual.
- Only use saw blades with the following dimen-
sions: Saw blade diameter 190 mm; cutting
width 2.6 mm, location hole 20 mm; standard
blade thickness max. 2.0 mm; suitable for
speeds of up to 4200 rpm.
- The cutting width of the saw blade must be
greater and the standard blade thickness must
be smaller than the thickness of the riving knife
of 2.0 mm.
- The tool must be suitable for the material you
are working on.
- Deformed or cracked saw blades and saw blades
with blunt or broken cutting edges must not be
used.
- When assembling the tools, ensure that the
clamping takes place on the tool hub or the
clamping surface of the tool, and that the cutting
edges do not come into contact with one another
or the fixed clamps.
- Retaining screws and nuts must be tightened
using suitable keys, etc. and with the torque
specified by the manufacturer.
- Clean any contamination, grease, oil and water
off the clamping surfaces.
- Clamping screws must be tightened according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Do not lengthen the key or tighten by hitting with
a hammer.
- The tools must be stored and transported in a
suitable container.
- Only use the machine if all safety devices are in
their correct positions, the machine is in good
condition and has been well maintained.
- Replace worn or damaged (e.g. by saw blade
cuts) plates without delay.
- Operating personnel must have received ade-
quate training in the use, set-up and operation
of the machine.
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