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g) Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpi-
ece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside bowed
face toward the fence. Always make certain that there is
no gap between the workpiece, 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) Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpi-
eces 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,
rm work surface before use. A level and rm work surface
reduces the risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable.
k) Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or
mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence is set
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correctly to support the workpiece and will not interfere
with the blade or the guarding system. Without turning
the tool "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 extensions,
saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer
than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre
saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-o piece
or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be thrown by the
spinning blade.
m) Do not use another person as a substitute for a table
extension or as additional support. Unstable support for the
workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece to shift
during the cutting operation pulling you and the helper into the
spinning blade.
n) The cut-o piece must not be jammed or pressed by any
means against the spinning saw blade. If con ned, i.e. using
length stops, the cut-o piece could get wedged against the blade
and thrown violently.
o) Always use a clamp or a xture designed to properly
support round material such as rods or tubing. 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 workpiece being
thrown.
q) If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn
the mitre saw o . Wait for all moving parts to stop and
disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove
the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed material.
Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could cause loss of
control or damage to the mitre saw.
r) After nishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw
head down and wait for the blade to stop before removing
the cut-o piece. Reaching with your hand near the coasting
blade is dangerous.
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s) Hold the handle rmly when making an incomplete
cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head is
completely in the down position. The braking action of the
saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward,
causing a risk of injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
Always clamp the workpiece safely and securely.
Ensure that the machine is always stable and secure (e.g. xed to
a bench).
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Always wear safety goggles when using the machine. It is recom-
mended to wear gloves for handling blades and rough material,
as well as sturdy non-slip shoes which also protect the feet from
workpieces that may fall from the cutting area.
Always remove the plug or battery pack before carrying out any
adjustment, maintenance or cleaning on the machine.
Ensure the machine is switched o before installing or removing
the battery pack.
Do not stand in a line with the saw blade in front of the machine.
Always stand aside of the saw blade.
Keep hands, ngers, and arms away from the rotating saw blade.
Never reach into the area near the blade, unless the blade has
completely stopped.
Before use, thoroughly check the tool for any damage or material
fatigue. Repairs should only be carried out by authorised Service
Agents.
Always use the guards on the machine. Do not use the machine if
the guards are not in place and working correctly.
Do not clamp the protective swing guard.
If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the mitre saw
o . Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect the plug from
the power source and/or remove the battery pack. Then work to
free the jammed material.
Never alter of modify the saw or its function. Your safety may be
compromised.
Do not use saw blades which are cracked, damaged, or deformed.
Do not use saw blades made of high-speed steel.
Only use saw blades which are sharp. Replace blunt blades with a
new replacement.
Use a blade holder or wear gloves when handling a saw blade.
Always use blades with correct size and shape of arbour holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will
run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
Use only woodworking blades speci ed in this manual, which
comply with EN 847-1.
Do not use any anges, washers, and nuts to secure the saw blade
other than those supplied or indicated in the instruction manual.
It is essential to adhere to the maximum speed speci ed on the
saw blade.
It is necessary to select a saw blade which is suitable for the
material being cut.
Never use the mitre saw to cut materials other than those speci-
ed in the intended use section in this manual.
Replace the table insert when worn or damaged.