General Safety Rules
WARNING! When using electric tools basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this
product. Save these instructions for future reference.
1. Keep work area clear. Cluttered areas and benches in-
vite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment. Do not expose tools to
rain. Do not use tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
work area well lit. Do not use tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock. Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded surfaces.
4. Keep other people away. Do not let others, especially
children, get involved in the work touch the tool or
the extension lead and keep them away from the work
area.
5. Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry locked-up place, out of reach of chil-
dren.
6. Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was intended.
7. Use the right tool. Do not force small tools to do the
job of a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes
not intended; for example do not use circular saws to
cut tree limbs or logs.
8. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery
they can be caught in moving parts. Non-skid
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Use protective equipment. Use safety glasses. Use face
or dust mask if cutting operations create dust.
10. Connect dust extraction equipment. If devices are pro-
vided for the connection of dust extraction and col-
lecting equipment, ensure these are connected and
properly used.
11. Do not abuse the cable. Never pull the power cable to
disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cable away
from heat, oil and sharp edge.
12. Secure work. Where possible use clamps or a vice to
hold the work. It’s safer than using your hand.
13. Don’t over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all time.
14. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow in-
structions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect power cables periodically and if damaged
have them replaced by an authorised service facility.
Inspect extension cables periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
15. Disconnect tools. When not in use, before servicing
and when changing accessories such as blades, bits,
cutters, disconnect tools from the power supply.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before turning it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting. Ensure switch is in ‘off’
position when plugging in.
18. Use outdoor extension leads. When the tool is used
outdoors, use only extension leads intended for out-
door use and so marked.
19. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common
sense and do not operate the tool when you are tired.
20. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tools,
it should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended func-
tion. Check the alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should be proper-
ly repaired or replaced by an authorised service cen-
tre unless otherwise indicated in this instruction
manual. Do not use the tool if the switch does not
turn on and off.
21. Warning. The use of any accessory or attachment oth-
er than one recommended in this instruction manual
may present a risk of personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person. This elec-
tric tool complies with the relevant safety rules. Re-
pairs should only be carried out by a qualified person
using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in
considerable danger to the user.
Additional Safety Rules
For Mitre Saws
1. Do not use saw blades which are damaged or de-
formed.
2. Do not use the saw without guards in position.
3. Replace the table insert when worn.
4. Do not use the saw to cut anything other than wood or
similar materials.
5. Use only saw blades recommended by the manufac-
turer according to EN847-1.
6. Connect your mitre saw to a dust collecting device
when sawing.
7. Select saw blades in relation to the material to be
cut.
8. Check the maximum depth of cut.
9. When sawing long work pieces, always use extension
wings to provide better support, and use clamps or
other clamping devices.
10. Wear ear protection.
WARNING! Noise can be a health hazard. When the
noise level exceeds 85dB(A), be sure to wear ear
protection.
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