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15. Before switching on, check whether spanners and
other aids have been removed.
16. Do not transport machines whereby the switch can be
pressed in by accident. Check whether the switch is
switched off when connecting to the lighting mains.
17. For outside, only use extension cables approved for
this purpose and recognized as suitable.
18. Always be alert. Work with care, do not use the ma-
chine if you are not concentrating.
19. Check the machinery for damaging. Before further
use of the machine safety devices or damaged parts
must be thoroughly tested for their flawless and pur-
poseful functioning. Check whether the function of
the moving parts is in order: whether they do not jam,
whether no parts are broken, whether all other parts
are assembled perfectly and correctly, and whether
all other conditions are correct, which could influence
the functioning of the machine. If nothing else is indi-
cated in the instructions for use, damaged safety de-
vices and machine parts must be professionally re-
paired or replaced by a maintenance workshop. Da-
maged switches must be replaced by a maintenance
workshop. Do not use any machinery whereby the
switch cannot be switched on and off.
ATTENTION!
In the interests of personal safety, only use accessories
and aids which are recommended in the instructions for
use or the catalogue. The use of accessories or aids other
than mentioned can result in injury.
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
There are many dangers associated with working with cir-
cular saws in the case of inexpert use. Circular saws are a
group of tools which is attracting growing attention
amongst people interested in DIY. However, this popula-
rity has its disadvantages: per year, approximately 1400
people (1990) go to a hospital for an outpatient treatment
as a result of an accident with a circular saw. It often con-
cerns serious injury. It is therefore of vital importance that
you adhere to the safety instructions.
EXAMPLES OF WHAT CAN GO WRONG IN THE CASE
OF INEXPERT USE OF CIRCULAR SAW BENCHES
1. Touching the rotating saw blade. This can happen
because the protective devices and aids are not pre-
sent or are used incorrectly (such as the protective
cap, safeguard under the bench top, the riving knife,
the auxiliary guide and the pusher block). Improperly
functioning protective devices and aids can also re-
sult in accidents. If the machine is switched off and
therefore does not make any more noise, the user is
not aware that the saw blade can (still) rotate. The
protective cap is also of vital importance for this pur-
pose. Out of all the accidents caused by circular sa-
wing machines, in theory this amount could be redu-
ced by 85% if the protective cap is always used in the
correct way.
2. As a result of the workpiece flying off with great force,
people standing in the vicinity can be hit and this can
result in serious or even fatal injury. It has occurred
that a beam upon rebound flew through two closed
doors. The rebound of the workpiece can have the
following causes, in combination or on their own:
-The saw is too low above the bench top as a result
of which the workpiece being fed comes immedia-
tely in contact with the teeth which are moving in
the direction of the user.
-Clamping the workpiece to the work top as a result
of the absence of a riving knife or the use of a riving
knife which is too thin or wrongly adjusted.
- The absence of an auxiliary guide (straight-edge)
or adjusting it wrongly. The wood can thereby get
stuck between the main guide and the rotating
saw blade.
3. Breaking of the rotating saw blade can be the result of
a wrong method of cutting or incorrect assembly of
the saw blade or a wrong method of work.
4. Electric installation. The metal parts which have co-
me under electric tension and the occurrence of fire
as a result of an incorrect or an improper electrical in-
stallation.
5. As a result of too high a noise level, the hearing of a
person who is regularly in the vicinity of a circular sa-
wing machine can be damaged.
6. The emission of harmful wood dust or fumes from glu-
ed wood workpieces can result in danger to health.
BEFORE YOU USE THE MACHINE:
According to the Labour Act, young people (under the age
of 18) may not carry out work on or with circular sawing
machines. This general rule may only be deviated from in
the case of a professional training course within the
framework of a legal regulation.
A circular sawing machine must have sufficient lighting
suitable for the purpose and in the case of strip lighting the
so-called stroboscopic effect must be taken into account.
As result of this a rotating saw blade can appear to be
standing still. A solution is the use of double fittings
whereby a phase shift of both strip lights takes place.
1. Since this sawing machine is simple to operate you
must still ensure that you work carefully and with con-
centration.
- Check the following:
- does the connection voltage of the engine and the
engine protection, if any, correspond with the
mains voltage (machines for a mains voltage of
230V can be connected to a mains voltage of
220V without any problems).
- does the machine connect to a mains (wall soc-
ket) with an earthed socket (earth connection);
-are the mains cable and the mains plug in good
condition, firm, without frayed ends or damaging;
-check whether the saw blade is not missing any
teeth and whether it is showing any cracks or
splits; these saw blades must be replaced imme-
diately;
- Do not use sawblades which are damaged or de-
formed
- the protective cap may not be adjusted any higher
than is necessary in order to allow the workpiece
to pass through;
- the riving knife must be thinner than the saw cut
and thicker than the saw blade;
- The sawing machine must be placed firmly with all
four legs on a flat, level surface.
- Never apply lateral pressure against the saw blade. It
can break as a result of this.
-Make sure that the wood does not contain any knots,
nails, cracks and/or dirt deposits. Sawing wood in this
condition can result in dangerous rebounds.
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