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clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure that these
are connected and properly used. Use
of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4) General Power Tool Safety Warnings
[Power tool use and care]
• Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at a rate for
which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on or off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the power tool from
the power source and/or battery
pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventative safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
Instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of moving parts and
any other condition that may affect
the power tools operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5) General Power Tool Safety Warnings
[Service]
• Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
HEALTH ADVICE
WARNING: If you suspect that paint on
surfaces in your home contains lead seek
professional advice. Lead based paints should
only be removed by a professional and you
should not attempt to remove it yourself. Once
the dust has been deposited on surfaces, hand
to mouth contact can result in the ingestion of
lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can
cause irreversible brain and nervous system
damage. The young and unborn children are
particularly vulnerable.
WARNING: Some wood and wood type
products, especially MDF (Medium Density
Fibreboard), can produce dust that may be
hazardous to your health. We recommend the
use of an approved face mask with replaceable
filters when using this machine, in addition to
using the dust extraction facility.
MITRE SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY
The following specific safety instructions for
Mitre Saws are based on the requirements of
EN61029-2-9:2009.
BLADE SAFETY
WARNING: Rotating Saw Blades are extremely
dangerous and can cause serious injury and
amputation. Always keep fingers and hands at least
150mm away from the blade at all times. Never
attempt to retrieve sawn material until the cutting
head is in the raised position, the guard is fully
closed and the saw blade has stopped rotating.
Only use saw blades that are recommended by
the manufacturer and as detailed in this manual