NOTE: BEFORE OPERATION, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SECURITY
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR PORTABLE TABLE SAWS
Warnings related to the use of covers
a)
Keep the covers in their position. The guards should be in
working order and properly installed. A guard that is loose,
damaged, or not functioning properly should be repaired or replaced
b)
Always use the circular saw guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback
device for each complete cut operation. In total cut operations
where the circular saw cuts completely through the thickness of the
workpiece, a guard and other safety devices help reduce the risk of
injury.
c)
Reattach the guard system immediately upon completion of
operations (such as seaming, paneling or sawing off) requiring
removal of the guards, riving knife and / or anti-kickback device.
A guard, riving knife and anti-kickback device help reduce the risk of
injury.
d)
Make sure the blade is not touching the guard, riving knife or
workpiece before engaging the fastener. Unintentional contact of
the above devices with the circular saw could create a hazardous
condition.
e)
Set the riving knife according to these operating instructions.
Incorrect distance, misalignment, and alignment can make the riving
knife ineffective in reducing the likelihood of rejection.
f)
For the riving knife and anti-kickback device to function, they
should be coupled to the workpiece.When cutting workpieces that
are too short to engage the riving knife and anti-kickback device, the
riving knife and anti-kickback device will not be effective. Under such
conditions, the riving knife and anti-kickback device cannot prevent
kickback.
g)
Use a circular saw suitable for the riving knife. For the riving knife
to function properly, the diameter of the saw blade should correspond
to the riving knife, the body of the circular saw should be thinner than
the thickness of the riving knife, and the saw blade's cutting width
should be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.
Cautions Regarding Cutting Procedures
a)
DANGER: Never put your fingers or hands near or in line
with the saw blade. A moment of inattention or skidding could point
your hand towards the saw blade and seriously injure you.
b)
Only feed the workpiece to the circular saw or chisel in the
opposite direction to the direction of rotation. Feeding the
workpiece in the same direction as the circular saw rotates over the
table can cause the workpiece and hand to be pulled into the circular
saw.
c)
Never use the miter gauge to feed the workpiece while cutting,
and never use the rip fence as a length stop when cross-cutting
with the miter gauge. Guiding the workpiece with the rip fence and
miter guide at the same time increases the likelihood of the saw blade
becoming trapped and kicked.
d)
Always apply the workpiece feed force between the guide and the
circular saw when ripping. Use the pusher when the distance
between the guide bar and the circular saw is less than 150 mm,
and use the pressure plate when the distance is less than 50 mm.
Work assist devices will keep the hand at a safe distance from the
circular saw.
e)
Use only a pusher provided by the manufacturer or constructed
in accordance with the instructions. Such a pusher provides the
right distance between the hand and the circular saw.
f)
Never use a damaged or cut pusher. A damaged pusher can break,
causing the hand to slide into the circular saw.
g)
Do not perform any "manual" operation. Always use either the rip
fence or the bevel indicator to position or guide the workpiece. By
"handwriting" means using your hands to support or guide the
workpiece, rather than using the slider or bevel indicator. Freehand
trimming leads to misalignment, saw blade trapping and kickback.
h)
Never reach through the rotating circular saw or around the
rotating circular saw. Reaching for the workpiece may lead to
inadvertent contact with the rotating circular saw.
i)
For long and / or wide workpieces, to keep them level, provide
supportive support to the workpiece at the back of the table and /
or its sides. A long and / or wide workpiece tends to pivot at the edge
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of the table, resulting in a loss of control, entrapment of the circular saw
and kickback.
j)
Feed the workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist the
workpiece. If a jam occurs, immediately turn off the tool,
disconnect the tool, and then clear the jam. Jamming of the saw
blade by the workpiece can cause the motor to kick or stop.
k)
Do not remove pieces of cut material while the circular saw is
rotating.Material can get trapped between the guide bar or inside the
blade guard and the blade will pull your fingers into the blade. Switch
off the saw and wait for the blade to stop moving before removing
material.
l)
Use the auxiliary guide in contact with the table top if you are
cutting open workpieces with a thickness of less than 2 mm. A
thin workpiece may jam under the rip fence and cause kickback.
Reasons for Disapproval and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction of a workpiece due to a clamped, jammed
saw blade or misalignment of the workpiece cut with the circular saw, or
when part of the workpiece becomes trapped between the saw blade and
a rip fence or other fixed object.
Most often, during rejection, the workpiece is lifted from the table by the
rear of the circular saw and is directed towards the operator.
Kickback is the result of misuse of the saw and / or mishandling or
abnormal working conditions and can be avoided by taking the appropriate
precautions as outlined below.
a)
Never stand directly in line with the circular saw. Always stand on
the same side of the saw blade as the guide bar. The kickback can
propel the workpiece at high speed towards anyone standing in front
of the circular saw and in line with the circular saw.
b)
Never reach over the circular saw or behind the circular saw to
pull or support the workpiece. Accidental contact with the circular
saw may occur, or kickback may drag your fingers into the circular saw.
c)
Never hold the workpiece or put pressure on the workpiece that
is being cut off by a rotating circular saw. Applying pressure to the
workpiece as it is being cut by a circular saw can cause a entrapment
condition and kickback.
d)
Align the bar so that it is parallel to the blade. A misalignment of the
guide will clamp the workpiece in the circular saw and cause rejection.
e)
Use a blade guide to guide the workpiece relative to the table and
guide when a partial cut such as seaming, paneling, or sawing is
being made. The leaf guide helps steer the workpiece in the event of
a kickback.
f)
Support large panels to minimize the risk of the blade pinching
and kicking. Large panels tend to fall under their own weight. Support
(s) should be placed under all parts of the panel hanging behind the
table top.
g)
Use extreme caution when cutting a workpiece that is warped,
kinked, warped, or has no straight edge to guide it with the bevel
indicator or along the guide. A warped, tangled, or warped
workpiece is unstable and causes the cut to be misaligned with the
circular saw, causing entrapment and rejection
h)
Never cut more than one workpiece, whether vertically or
horizontally. A circular saw could pick up at least one of them and
cause a kickback.
i)
If restarting the saw with the circular saw in the workpiece, center
the saw blade in the notch so that the saw teeth do not engage
the material. If the saw becomes trapped in the workpiece, it may lift
the workpiece and cause kickback when the saw is restarted.
j)
Keep the circular saws clean, sharp and with the necessary
opening. Never use twisted circular saws or saws with bent or
broken teeth. Sharp and properly set circular saw blades minimize
entrapment, jamming and kickback.
Table saw warnings
a)
Turn off the table saw and disconnect the power cord when
removing the table insert, replacing the circular saw, or adjusting
the riving knife, anti-kickback device, or circular saw guard, and
when the machine is left unattended. Preventive measures will
avoid accidents.
b)
Never leave a running table saw unattended. Turn tool off and do
not leave tool until it has come to a complete stop. A running chain
saw without supervision poses an uncontrolled hazard.
c)
Place the table saw in a level, well-lit place where you can support
your legs and keep your balance. It is recommended to install in
a place with enough space to easily cope with the size of the
workpiece. Tight, dark spaces and uneven, slippery floors cause
accidents.
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