PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO USE THE MACHINE
This machine has been designed and manufactured to
be used by qualifi ed personnel with adequate training,
experience and skills. Below you will fi nd a list of basic
requirements:
Operators / Trainees / Apprentices:
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may be male or female
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must be aged 14 or over
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must have full use of both hands
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must have no physical disabilities
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must be adequately trained.
1.5
STANDARD SAFETY PROCEDURE
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Remove all cuttings from the work surface ensuring it
is completely clean.
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Use the machine in dry areas and away from
infl ammable substances or gas.
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Do not use the machine outdoors in adverse weather
or environmental conditions (explosive atmospheres,
storms or rain).
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Wear appropriate clothing: do not wear loose–sleeved
garments or objects such as scarves, chains or
bracelets which may get caught in the machine's moving
parts.
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Always use personal protective equipment: standard
accident–prevention goggles, well–fitting gloves,
earphones or earplugs and headgear to cover hair if
necessary.
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Handle the power supply cable with care: do not use it
to lift the machine or to pull the plug out of the socket.
Keep it away from cutting edges, oily patches and high
temperatures.
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Keep unauthorized persons and children away from the
tool: never allow them to come near or into contact with
it.
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When in need, only use approved power supply
extension fl exes.
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Beware of electrocution: avoid all contact with earthed
objects such as pipes, radiators and refrigerators.
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Always control what you are doing.
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Do not use the machine if you are tired.
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Always keep an optimal position and an optimal
balance.
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Do not leave spanners or measuring devices on the
tool.
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Use suited dust masks.
.– Connect the dust collection device.
If the machine is provided with a dust collection device,
make sure that this system is connected and correctly
used.
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Adopt safe working methods.
Whenever possible use clamps and vices to hold the
workpiece steady.
This is far safer than using just your hands.
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Keep the tools in perfect conditions. Keep the tools
sharp and clean to obtain better and safer results.
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Follow the instructions to grease and change the
accessories.
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Regularly check the condition of power cables. If
damaged have them repaired by an authorized after
sales service centre.
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Regularly check any extension fl exes being used and
replace them if damaged.
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Keep the handles and the handgrips dry, clean from oil
and grease.
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Disconnect the tool from electricity if you do not use it,
before maintenance and change of the accessories or
tools such as blades, drills, mills, etc.
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Avoid accidental starts.
Be sure that the switch is on the OFF position before
inserting the plug into the socket.
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Use extension cables designed for outdoor use. When
using the machine outdoors, use only extension cables
suitable for outdoor use, having specifi c indications.
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Check the parts of the tool to verify that there are not
any damages.
Before using the machine, check if the safety devices
or any other parts are damaged in order to be sure that
it works properly and that it can accomplish the tasks
for which it has been designed.
Check that the moving parts are aligned, do not stop
and are not broken.
Check the assembly and any other condition that can
infl uence the functioning of the machine.
Any part or protection damaged must be repaired or
changed from an authorised after sales centre.
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Do not use the machine if the switch does not work
properly.
WARNING: the use of any accessory or connection
different to those indicated in this manual may
lead to the risk of injury.
Repairs must be carried out exclusively by qualified
personnel using original spare parts only.
Failure to observe this recommendation could lead to
serious dangers for the operator.
1.6
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
DURING USE
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Do not force the machine unnecessarily: excessive
cutting pressure may lead to rapid deterioration of the
blade and a decrease in performance in terms of fi nish
and cutting precision.
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When cutting aluminium or plastics, it is advisable to
use the clamps designed for this purpose: the pieces
to be cut must always be held fi rmly in the vice.
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Avoid accidental start–up: do not press the start button
while inserting the plug into the socket.
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It is advisable to wear slip–resistant safety footwear
when working outdoors.
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Use the tools recommended in this manual if you wish
to get the best results from your mitre saw.
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Check that the wrenches used for maintenance and
adjustment operations have been removed from the
machine before starting it.
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Make sure that the speed indicated on the blade is at
least equal to the speed indicated on the machine.
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Make sure that the portion of blade protruding through
the operating surface is completely protected when the
machine is being used as a mitre saw.
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It is absolutely forbidden to remove any off–cuts or
other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area when
the machine is running and the cutting head is in the
operating position.
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Always keep hands away from the work area when the
machine is running; before performing tasks of any kind
release the main switch located on the handgrip, thus
disconnecting the machine.
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Warning replace the table insert when worm.