Lower Guard Function - Batavia BT-CCS003 Mode D'emploi

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FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ALL SAWS
Kickback causes and related warnings
– Kickback is a sudden reaction to a
pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade,
causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and
out of the workpiece toward the operator.
– When the blade is pinched or bound
tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade
stalls and the motor reaction drives the
unit rapidly back toward the operator.
– If the blade becomes twisted or
misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back
edge of the blade can dig into the top
surface of the wood causing the blade to
climb out of the kerf and jump back
toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/
or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below.
a. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on
the saw and position your arms to
resist kickback forces. Position your
body to either side of the blade, but not
in line with the blade. Kickback could
cause the saw to jump backwards, but
kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator if proper precautions are taken.
b. When blade is binding, or when inter-
rupting a cut for any reason, release
the trigger and hold the saw motionless
in the material until the blade comes to
a complete stop. Never attempt to
remove the saw from the work or pull
the saw backward while the blade is in
motion or kickback may occur. Investi-
gate and take corrective actions to elimi-
nate the cause of blade binding.
c. When restarting a saw in the work-
piece, centre the saw blade in the kerf
and check that saw teeth are not
engaged into the material. If saw blade
is binding, it may walk up or kickback from
the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d. Support large panels to minimise the
risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag under their
own weight. Supports must be placed
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under the panel on both sides, near the
line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
e. Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive
friction, blade binding and kickback.
f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting lock-
ing levers must be tight and secure
before making cut. If blade adjustment
shifts while cutting, it may cause binding
and kickback.
g. Use extra caution when sawing into
existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.

Lower guard function

a. Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the
saw if lower guard does not move freely
and close instantly. Never clamp or tie
the lower guard into the open position.
If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard
may be bent. Raise the lower guard with
the retracting handle and make sure it
moves freely and does not touch the blade
or any other part, in all angles and depths
of cut.
b. Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are
not operating properly, they must be
serviced before use. Lower guard may
operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c. Lower guard may be retracted manu-
ally only for special cuts such as
"plunge cuts" and "compound cuts".
Raise lower guard by retracting handle
and as soon as blade enters the material,
the lower guard must be released. For all
other sawing, the lower guard should
operate automatically.
d. Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw
down on bench or floor. An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade
to stop after switch is released.
ADDITIONAL CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY
a. Do not allow anyone under the age of 18
years to operate this saw.
b. When operating the saw, use safety equip-
ment including safety goggles or shield,
ear protection, dust mask and protective
clothing including safety gloves.
c. Hand-held power tools may produce
vibration. Vibration can cause disease.
Gloves may help to maintain blood circula-
tion in the fingers. Hand-held tools should
not be used for long periods without a
break.
d. Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust
extraction system to control dust/waste.
e. Do not attempt to cut material thicker than
detailed in the Specifications section of
this manual.
f. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness
of the workpiece i.e. less than a full tooth
of the blade should be visible below the
workpiece.
g. Ensure work is correctly supported. Large
panels may sag under their own weight
and bind the saw blade. Supports must be
placed under the panel on both sides,
close to the line of cut and near the edge
of the panel.
h. Ensure all supports and power cables are
completely clear of the cutting path.
i. Always secure the workpiece to a stable
platform, ensuring body exposure is mini-
mised, avoiding blade binding, or loss of
control.
j. Always stand at an angle to the tool when
operating.
k. Be aware that the blade will project from
the underside of the workpiece.
l. Do not reach beneath the workpiece
where the guard cannot protect you from
the blade.
m. Note the direction of rotation of the motor
and the blade.
n. Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails
and other embedded objects prior to
starting work.
o. Do not apply any sideways or twisting
force to the blade whilst cutting.
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p. If a cut does not extend to the edge of the
workpiece, or if the blade binds in the cut,
allow the blade to come to a complete
stop and lift the saw out of the workpiece.
q. Do not attempt to free a jammed blade
before first disconnecting the machine
from power.
r. Do not move the saw backwards at any
time whilst cutting.
s. Beware of projected waste. In some situa-
tions, waste material may be projected at
speed from the cutting tool. It is the user's
responsibility to ensure other people in the
work area are protected from the possibil-
ity of projected waste.
t. If you are interrupted when operating the
saw, complete the process and switch off
before diverting your attention.
u. Check the lower guard for proper closure
before each use. Do not operate the saw if
the lower guard does not move freely and
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower
guard into the open position. If the saw is
accidentally dropped, the lower guard may
be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any
other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
v. Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before resting the saw
on a surface after use. An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to move
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade
to stop after the trigger switch is released.
w. Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and
other fixings have not become loose, and
tighten where necessary.
The tool must be used only for its pre-
scribed purpose. Any uses other than those
mentioned in this manual will be considered a
case of misuse. The user, and not the manu-
facturer, shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any
modifications made to the tool nor for any
damage resulting from such modifications.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is
not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors.
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