Electrical Safety; Additional Safety Rules For Mitre Saws - PRO-PULSE 10CSMS Guide De L'utilisateur

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Electrical safety
• In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electrical current to reduce the risk of
electric shock. This tool is equipped with
an electric cord that has an equipment
grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug MUST be plugged into a matching
outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with ALL local codes and
ordinances.
• Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not
fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
• Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor with the green
insulation (or without yellow stripes) is the
equipment grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is
necessary, DO NOT connect
the equipment grounding conductor to a
live terminal.
• Check with a qualified electrician or
service personnel if you do not completely
understand the grounding instructions, or if
you are not sure the tool is
properly grounded.
• Use only a three wire extension cord with
a 3-prong grounding type plug and 3-hole
receptacles that accept the tool's plug as
shown in the diagram. Repair or replace
damaged or worn cords immediately.
CAUTION: in all cases, make certain the
receptacle in question is properly grounded.
if you are not sure, have a qualified electrician
check the receptacle.
• Handle the cord carefully. Never use the
cord to carry the tool or to pull the plug from
an outlet. Keep the cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged
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cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or
"W". These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock.
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WARNING: this mitre saw is for indoor use
only. do not expose it to rain or use in damp
locations.
Grounding
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Service
• Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use
of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk
of electric shock or injury.
Additional safety rules for
mitre saws
• Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
• Do not use the saw unless the guards
are in place.
• Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry.
• Keep the area free of tripping hazards.
• Do not let anyone under 18 years operate
this saw.
• Always stand to one side when operating
the saw.
• Never use damaged or deformed saw
blades. Only use sharp blades.
• When cutting round wood, use clamps that
prevent the workpiece from turning on both
sides of the blade.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITRE SAWS

• Never use your hands to remove sawdust,
chips or waste close by the saw blade.
• Use only blades as recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not use blades manufactured from high
speed steel.
• If the table insert is damaged or worn, have
it replaced by an authorized service centre.
• Before making compound mitre cuts, ensure
that the work head is securely fixed in the
desired position.
• Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should
never be left around the work area.
• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the workpiece
and remove all nails and other foreign
objects before beginning sawing.
• Support the work properly.
• Never reach over the blade to remove waste
or off cuts.
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade
before first switching off the machine.
• Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of
wood. Let the blade come to rest naturally.
• If you are interrupted when operating the
saw, complete the process and switch off
before looking up.
• Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and
other fixings are properly tightened.
• Always hold the saw on parts that are
insulated. If you accidentally cut into hidden
wiring or the saw's own cable, the metal
parts of the saw will become 'live'. Switch
off at the mains and remove the plug
immediately.
• Connect the saw to a dust collection device
and ensure that it is operated properly.
• Wear gloves when handling saw blades.
• Keep the floor area around the machine
level, well maintained and free of loose
materials such as wood chips and cut-offs.
• During slide cutting, always ensure that the
saw blade is pushed away from the operator.
• Always use stands to provide support
for long work pieces that overhang the
turntable.
• Feed work into a blade or cutter against
the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
Wear goggles
Wear earmuffs
Wear a breathing mask
WARNING! For your own safety read
instruction manual before operating mitre saw.
Wear eye protection. Keep hands out of path
of saw blade. Do not operate saw without
guards in place. Do not perform any operation
freehand. Never reach around saw blade. Turn
off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings. When
changing the blade, replace and secure all
guarding to its original position and correctly
before starting tool. Disconnect power (or
unplug tool as applicable) before changing
blade or servicing. Do not expose to rain or
use in damp locations. To reduce the risk of
injury, return carriage to the full rear position
after each crosscut operation.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any use other than those mentioned
in this Manual will be considered a case of
misuse. The user and not the manufacturer
shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any
changes made to the tool nor for any damage
resulting from such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed
it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in
connection with the tool's construction and
design:
• Damage to the lungs if an effective dust
mask is not worn.
• Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are
not worn.
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