Additional Safety Warnings - Bosch GTS 10 J Professional Notice Originale

Kickback causes and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due to a
pinched, jammed saw blade or misaligned line of cut in the
workpiece with respect to the saw blade or when a part of
the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip
fence or other fixed object.
Most frequently during kickback, the workpiece is lifted from
the table by the rear portion of the saw blade and is pro-
pelled towards the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operat-
ing procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below.
Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always
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position your body on the same side of the saw blade
as the fence. Kickback may propel the workpiece at high
velocity towards anyone standing in front and in line with
the saw blade.
Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or
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to support the workpiece. Accidental contact with the
saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your fingers
into the saw blade.
Never hold and press the workpiece that is being cut
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off against the rotating saw blade. Pressing the work-
piece being cut off against the saw blade will create a
binding condition and kickback.
Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A
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misaligned fence will pinch the workpiece against the saw
blade and create kickback.
Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against the
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table and fence when making non-through cuts such
as rabbeting. A featherboard helps to control the work-
piece in the event of a kickback.
Support large panels to minimise the risk of saw blade
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pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under
their own weight. Support(s) must be placed under all
portions of the panel overhanging the table top.
Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that is
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twisted, knotted, warped or does not have a straight
edge to guide it with a mitre gauge or along the fence.
A warped, knotted, or twisted workpiece is unstable and
causes misalignment of the kerf with the saw blade, bind-
ing and kickback.
Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked vertic-
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ally or horizontally. The saw blade could pick up one or
more pieces and cause kickback.
When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the
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workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the
saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the saw
blade binds, it may lift up the workpiece and cause kick-
back when the saw is restarted.
Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set.
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Never use warped saw blades or saw blades with
cracked or broken teeth. Sharp and properly set saw
blades minimise binding, stalling and kickback.
Bosch Power Tools
Table saw operating procedure warnings
Turn off the table saw and disconnect the power cord
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when removing the table insert, changing the saw
blade or making adjustments to the riving knife or saw
blade guard, and when the machine is left unattended.
Precautionary measures will avoid accidents.
Never leave the table saw running unattended. Turn it
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off and don't leave the tool until it comes to a com-
plete stop. An unattended running saw is an uncontrolled
hazard.
Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area where
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you can maintain good footing and balance. It should
be installed in an area that provides enough room to
easily handle the size of your workpiece. Cramped,
dark areas, and uneven slippery floors invite accidents.
Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under the
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saw table and/or the dust collection device. Accumu-
lated sawdust is combustible and may self-ignite.
The table saw must be secured. A table saw that is not
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properly secured may move or tip over.
Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the table before
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the table saw is turned on. Distraction or a potential jam
can be dangerous.
Always use saw blades with correct size and shape
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(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Saw blades
that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will
run off-centre, causing loss of control.
Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade mounting
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means such as flanges, saw blade washers, bolts or
nuts. These mounting means were specially designed for
your saw, for safe operation and optimum performance.
Never stand on the table saw, do not use it as a step-
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ping stool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped
or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate in
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the proper direction. Do not use grinding wheels, wire
brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table saw. Improper
saw blade installation or use of accessories not recom-
mended may cause serious injury.

Additional safety warnings

When mounting the saw blade, wear protective
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gloves. This poses a risk of injury.
Do not use HSS saw blades. Such saw blades can easily
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break.
Never use the tool without the table insert. Replace
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table insert if defective. Without flawless table inserts,
injuries are possible from the saw blade.
Keep your work area clean. Material mixtures are partic-
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ularly hazardous. Light metal dust may catch fire or ex-
plode.
Choose the saw blade suited to the material you want
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to work on.
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