Blade Safety; Health Advice; Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) - Evolution R255 SMS Notice Originale

a) Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or with the outside bowed face toward the fence.
wood-like products, they cannot be used Always make certain that there is no gap
with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting between the workpiece, fence and table along
ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs, the line of the cut. Bent or warped workpieces
etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as can twist or shift and may cause binding on the
the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive spinning saw blade while cutting. There should
cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
h) Do not use the saw until the table is clear
insert and other plastic parts.
b) Use clamps to support the workpiece of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for
whenever possible. If supporting the
the workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces
workpiece by hand, you must always keep of wood or other objects that contact the
your hand at least 150mm from either side revolving blade can be thrown with
of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to
high speed.
cut pieces that are too small to be securely i) Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked
clamped or held by hand. If your hand is
multiple workpieces cannot be adequately
placed too close to the saw blade, there is an clamped or braced and may bind on the blade
increased risk of injury from blade contact. or shift during cutting.
c) The workpiece must be stationary and j) Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed
clamped or held against both the fence on a level, firm work surface before use. A
and the table. Do not feed the workpiece level and firm work surface reduces the risk of
into the blade or cut "freehand" in any way.
the mitre saw becoming unstable.
Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be k) Plan your work. Every time you change
thrown at high speeds, causing injury. the bevel or mitre angle setting, make
d) Push the saw through the workpiece. sure the adjustable fence is set correctly to
Do not pull the saw through the workpiece. support the workpiece and will not interfere
To make a cut, raise the saw head and pull with the blade or the guarding system.
it out over the workpiece without cutting, Without turning the tool "ON" and with no
start the motor, press the saw head down and
workpiece on the table, move the saw blade
push the saw through the workpiece. Cutting through a complete simulated cut to assure
on the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw there will be no interference or danger of
blade to climb on top of the workpiece and cutting the fence.
violently throw the blade assembly towards NOTE: The phrase "bevel or" does not apply for
the operator. saws without bevel adjustment.
NOTE: The above warning is omitted for a l) Provide adequate support such as table
simple pivoting arm mitre saw. extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that
e) Never cross your hand over the intended is wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces
line of cutting either in front or behind the
longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip
saw blade. Supporting the workpiece "cross if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or
handed" i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be
the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is thrown by the spinning blade.
m) Do not use another person as a
very dangerous.
f) Do not reach behind the fence with either substitute for a table extension or as
hand closer than 150mm from either side of
additional support. Unstable support for
the saw blade, to remove wood scraps, or for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind
any other reason while the blade is spinning. or the workpiece to shift during the cutting
The proximity of the spinning saw blade to operation pulling you and the helper into the
your hand may not be obvious and you may be spinning blade.
seriously injured. n) The cut-off piece must not be jammed or
g) Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If pressed by any means against the spinning
the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it saw blade. If confined, i.e. using length stops, the
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cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade • If the table insert becomes damaged or worn
and thrown violently.
o) Always use a clamp or a fixture designed
to properly support round material such as
rods or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll
(2.7)
WARNING: If you suspect that paint on
while being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and
pull the work with your hand into the blade. surfaces in your home contains lead seek
professional advice. Lead based paints should
p) Let the blade reach full speed before
contacting the workpiece. This will reduce only be removed by a professional and you
should not attempt to remove it yourself.
the risk of the workpiece being thrown.
q) If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, Once the dust has been deposited on
turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result
parts to stop and disconnect the plug from in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even
the power source and/or remove the battery low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain
pack. Then work to free the jammed material. and nervous system damage. The young and
Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece unborn children are particularly vulnerable.
could cause loss of control or damage to the
(2.8)
mitre saw. products, especially MDF (Medium Density
Fibreboard), can produce dust that may be
r) After finishing the cut, release the switch,
hold the saw head down and wait for the hazardous to your health. We recommend
the use of an approved face mask with
blade to stop before removing the cut-off
piece. Reaching with your hand near the replaceable filters when using this machine, in
addition to using the dust extraction facility.
coasting blade is dangerous.
s) Hold the handle firmly when making an
incomplete cut or when releasing the switch
(3.6)
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
before the saw head is completely in the
down position. The braking action of the saw Hearing protection should be worn in order
to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss.
may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled
downward, causing a risk of injury. Eye protection should be worn in order to
NOTE: The above warning applies only for prevent the possibility of the loss of sight
mitre saws with a brake system. from ejected chippings.

BLADE SAFETY

Respiratory protection is also advised as some
WARNING: Rotating saw blades are
wood and wood type products especially MDF
extremely dangerous and can cause serious
(Medium Density Fibreboard) can produce
injury and amputation. Always keep fingers
dust that can be hazardous to your health. We
and hands at least 150mm (6") away from
r ecommend the use of an approved face mask
the blade at all times. Never attempt to
with replaceable filters when using this machine
retrieve sawn material until the cutting
in addition to using the dust extraction facility.
head is in the raised position, the guard is
Gloves should be worn when handling blades
fully closed and the saw blade has stopped
or rough material. Heat resistant gloves should
rotating. Only use saw blades that are
be worn when handling metallic materials
recommended by the manufacturer and
which may be hot. It is recommended that saw
as detailed in this manual and that comply
blades should be carried in a holder wherever
with the requirements of EN 847-1.
practicable. It is not advisable to wear gloves
• Only use genuine Evolution blades rated for
when operating the mitre saw.
this machine.
• Do not use saw blades that are damaged or
deformed as they could shatter and cause
serious injury to the operator
or bystanders.
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it must be replaced with an identical one
available from the manufacturer.

HEALTH ADVICE

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