General Safety Instructions - QEP Brutus 60010 Manual De Operación

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read this owner's manual completely and make sure you
understand all of it's safety guidelines.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS & WRENCHES. Before
turning on the tile saw, make sure the keys and
adjusting wrenches have been removed.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. A LWAYS REMAIN ALERT WHEN THE SAW IS IN
USE. Inattention on the part of the operator may lead
to serious injury.
5. DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should remain
at a safe distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF. Unplug power
tools and secure dangerous tools when not in use. Lock
tool cabinets and workshop doors when unattended.
8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
It has been designed to operate at maximum safety
and performance levels.
9. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating. Table (see Table 1) shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
10. DO NOT FORCE THE MATERIAL BEING CUT.
Always let the blade cut at its own speed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip foot
wear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering
if you have long hair.
12. A LWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or
dust mask for commercial cutting operations. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact-resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses.
13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise instead of your
hand to hold work when practical. This safety
precaution allows for proper tool operation using both
hands.
14. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools clean
and in good working condition for maximum safety
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS BEFORE SERVICING – when
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
S TARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF position before
plugging in.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may increase risk of injury.
19. DO NOT DRY CUT WITH BLADES DESIGNED FOR
WET CUTS.
20. MAKE SURE YOU USE THE CORRECT BLADE for
the material you are cutting. Example: porcelain tile
requires a special blade designed especially for
porcelain.
21. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the wet saw is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
22. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, damaged part(s), (i.e., guard) should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect
the saw's operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
23. ENSURE THAT THERE IS A CONTINUOUS FLOW
OF WATER to both sides of blade during operation.
24. CHECK DIAMOND BLADES CAREFULLY FOR
CRACKS, NICKS, MISSING DIAMOND MATRIX OR
OUT-OF-ALIGNMENT CONDITION. Replace damaged
blades immediately. DO NOT USE DAMAGED BLADES.
They may cause bodily injury.
25. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into the blade
against the direction of rotation of the blade only.
26. DO NOT ALTER THE PLUG OR USE A 2-PRONG
RECEPTACLE. This saw is equipped with a 3-prong
electrical plug.
27. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
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