Specific Safety Instructions For Mitre Saws - Fox D 305 Manual De Instrucciones

20. 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.
21. Remove locking and adjustment wrenches from the
workbench. Get used to check if the locking and
adjustment wrenches have been removed before
starting it.
22. 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 damaged part or protection must be
repaired or changed from an authorised after sales
centre. Do not use the machine if the switch does not
work properly.
23. Use the machine, the tools and accessories in the
way and for the purposes mentioned i this manual.
Different uses and parts can cause possible risks for
the operator.
24. Get the machine repaired by a qualified person.
This electric tool is in compliance with local safety
regulations. The machine must be repaired only by
qualifi ed people who use original spareparts, otherwise
risks may arise for the operator.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MITRE SAWS
1. Do not use the saw without the protection devices in
position, especially after changing mode; ensure that
it is perfectly effi cient and properly maintained.
2. Replace the table insert when worn.
3. Do not use saw blades which are damaged or
deformed.
4. Only use saw blades recommended by the manufacturer
and which conform to EN 847-1 standard; take care that
the selection of the saw blade accounts for the material
to be cut; before replacing the blade ascertain that outer
diameter and bore diameter are consistent with those
used on the mitre saw, that the riving knife is thinner
than the groove cut made by the saw blade and not
wider than blade's body, and the speed marked on the
blade exceeds the speed of the machine indicated on
the data plate.
5. Do not use any saw blade manufactured from high
speed steel, marked with " HS "; use blades with
carbide inserts marked with " HW ".
6. Ensure that the arm is securely fi xed when bevelling.
7. Connect the saw to a dust collection device when
sawing wood.
8. Wear suitable personal protective equipment when
necessary, this could include: hearing protection to
reduce the risk of induced hearing loss; respiratory
protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful
dust; gloves for handling saw blades (saw blade shall
be carried in a holder wherever practicable) and rough
material.
9. Always put the pusher away when you do not use it.
10. As soon as you discover any faults in the machine,
including malfunctions of protection devices or saw
blade, report them.
11. Do not use the saw to cut other materials than the ones
recommended by the manufacturer.
12. The user must know all lifting and transportation
information and do not to use guards for this
purpose.
13. Keep the fl oor area around the machine free of loose
materials, e.g. chips and cut-offs.
14. It is recommended to use the mitre saw in a properly
lightened area.
15. The operator must know all blade replacement
procedures including prescriptions and warnings for
correct guarding repositioning both in mitre saw and
bench saw mode.
16. Use pusher or push-block handle to avoid working with
the hands close to the saw blade when using in the
table-saw mode.
17. The operator must be adequately trained in the use,
adjustment and operation of the machine.
18. When using the machine as a table saw, ensure that
the arm is securely fi xed in its working position.
19. Stop the saw when unattended.
20. Ensure that the bench is securely fi xed at the suitable
height.
21. When using the machine as a circular saw, ensure
that the upper portion of the saw blade is completely
covered.
22. Ensure that the machine is always fi xed to a bench
whenever possible.
23. Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts of the
workpiece from the cutting area whilst the machine is
running and the saw head is not in the rest position.
24. The long pieces of wood, which protrude from the
workbench of the machine, must be adequately
supported by trestles or similar means, to prevent them
from falling off.
25. The riving knife must be always correctly placed: the
distance between it and the toothed rim of the saw
blade shall be between 3 mm and 8 mm and not be
lower than 5 mm from the tooth peak.
26. During transportation the upper part of the saw blade
shall be covered.
27. In table sawing mode the lower additional protection
must always be mounted.
28. When the saw blade is jammed in the workpiece,
always switch off the machine before removing the
workpiece.
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