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current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the r isk of electric shock .
(2.4)
3) General Power Tool S afety Warnings
[Personal Sa fety].
a) Stay alert , watch what you are do ing
and use comm on sense when ope rating a
power tool. Do n ot use a power tool while
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while o perating power tools
may result in serious pe rsonal injury.
b) Use persona l protective e quipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust masks, non-ski d
safety shoe s, hard hat or hearing protect ion
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
connecting to power source and or
battery p ack, picki ng up or carrying t he
tool.
on the switch or energisin g the power tools
that have the switch on invites accid ents.
d) Remove any adjus ting key or wrench
before tur ning the power too l on.
A wrench or key left at tached to a rotating part
of a power tool may result in per sonal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing an d balance at all ti mes.
This enables bet ter control of the power
tool in unexpec ted situations.
f) Dress pr operly. Do not wear loos e
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away fr
om moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices ar e provided for th e
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure that these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
(2.5)
4) General Power Tool Sa fety Warnings
[Power tool use and c are].
a) Do not force t he power tool. Use th e
correct po wer tool for your appl ication.
The correct p ower tool will do the job better
and safer at a rate for wh ich it wa
s designed.
b) Do not use the p ower tool if the swi tch
Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the power tool from the
power source and/or battery pack from
the power tool b efore making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools. Such preventative
safety measures r educe the risk of starting
the power tool accidentall y.
d) Store idle p ower tools out of th e reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamili ar with the power to ol or these
instruct ions to operate th e powe
r tool.
Power tools are dangero us in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain powe r tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of moving parts and
the power tool s operation. If da maged,
have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by p oorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cut ting tools sharp a nd clean.
Properly maintain ed cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges a re less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
g) Use the power too l, accessories a nd
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working cond itions and the wor k to
be performed. Use of the power tool for
could result in a hazard ous situation.
(2.6)
5) General Power Tool Sa fety Warnings
[Servi ce]
a) Have your power too l serviced by
identic al replacemen t parts. This will
ensure that the safet y of the power tool is
maintained.
(2.7)
HEALTH ADVICE
WARNIN G: When using this machine, dust
particles may be produced. In some instances,
depending on the mate rials you are working
with, this dust can be p articularly harmful.
If you suspect that pa int on the surface
of material you wish to cut cont ains lead,
seek professional ad vice. Lead based paints
should only be remove d by a professional
and you should not atte mpt to remo
ve it
yourself. Once the dus t has been deposited
on surfaces, hand to m outh contact can result
in the ingestion of le ad. Exposure to even
low levels of lead can caus e irreversible brain
and nervous sy stem damage. The young and
unborn children are particularly vulnerable.
You are advised to consider the r isks
associated with the materi als you are working
with and to reduce the risk o f exposure.
As some materials ca n produce dust that may
be hazardous to your h ealth, we recommend
the use of an approved
face mask with
You should always:
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(2.8)
WARNIN G: The operatio n of any power tool
can result in foreign obj ects being thrown
towards your eyes, which coul d result in
severe eye damage. Befo re beginning power
tool operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glass es with side shield or a full face
shield where necess ary.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS - TABLE SAWS
WARNING: Before using your table saw it
is important that you read and understand
these safety rules. Failure to follow these
rules could result in serious injury
to the
operator or damage to the table saw.
t Do not use saw b lades which are
damaged or d eformed.
t Replace the table insert/access plate
if worn.
t Use only blades as recommended in this
manual, which conform to EN 847-1.
When changing a saw bl ade ensure that the
width of the groove (ker f) cut by the blade
is slightly greater than the thickness of the
riving knife. Also th e thickness of the blade
body must not be greater than the thickness
of the riving k
nife.
t Take care that the selection of the
saw blade is s uitable for the m aterial
to be cut.
t Wear suitable personal protective
equipment when necessary.
This could include:
t Saw blade s should be carrie d in a
holder whenever practicable.
t Never per form any operatio n
freehand. This means using only your
hands to support or g uide the workpiece.
Always use either the f ence or mitre gauge
to position and guide th e work.
WARNIN G: Freehand cutti ng is a major cause
of accidents and should no t be atte
mpted.
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