Bosch Professional GCM 18V-305 GDC Notice Originale page 18

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turning the tool "ON" and with no workpiece on the table,
move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to
assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting
the fence.
Provide adequate support such as table extensions,
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saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or
longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider
than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely supported.
If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower
guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
Do not use another person as a substitute for a table
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extension or as additional support. Unstable support
for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the
workpiece to shift during the cutting operation pulling you
and the helper into the spinning blade.
The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by
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any means against the spinning saw blade. If confined,
i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged
against the blade and thrown violently.
Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly
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support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods
have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade
to "bite" and pull the work with your hand into the blade.
Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the
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workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece be-
ing thrown.
If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the
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mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop and
disconnect the plug from the power source and/or re-
move the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed
material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece
could cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.
After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the
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saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before
removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand
near the coasting blade is dangerous.
Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete cut
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or when releasing the switch before the saw head is
completely in the down position. The braking action of
the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled
downward, causing a risk of injury.
Do not let go of the handle once the saw head has
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reached the lowest position. Always guide the saw
head back to the top position by hand. There is a risk of
injury if the saw head moves in an uncontrolled manner.
Keep your work area clean. Material mixtures are partic-
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ularly hazardous. Light metal dust may catch fire or ex-
plode.
Do not use dull, cracked, bent or damaged saw blades.
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Unsharpened or improperly set saw blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding
and kickback.
Do not use saw blades made from high speed steel
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(HSS). Such saw blades can easily break.
Always use saw blades with correct size and shape
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(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Saw blades
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that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will
run off-centre, causing loss of control.
Never remove cuttings, wood chips, etc. from the cut-
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ting area while the power tool is running. Always guide
the tool arm back to the neutral position first and then
switch the power tool off.
Do not touch the saw blade after working before it has
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cooled. The saw blade becomes very hot while working.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-
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pours may be emitted. The battery can set alight or ex-
plode. Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical
attention should you experience any adverse effects. The
vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuit-
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ing.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such
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as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally.
An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to
burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
Only use the battery with products from the manufac-
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turer. This is the only way in which you can protect the
battery against dangerous overload.
Protect the battery against heat, e.g. against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, dirt, water
and moisture. There is a risk of explosion and
short-circuiting.
Never make warning signs on the machine unrecognis-
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able.
The power tool is delivered with a laser warning sign
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(see table: "Symbols and their meaning").
Do not direct the laser beam at persons or
animals and do not stare into the direct or
reflected laser beam yourself. You could
blind somebody, cause accidents or damage
your eyes.
If laser radiation hits your eye, you must close your
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eyes and immediately turn your head away from the
beam.
Do not use any optical instruments such as binoculars
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to view the radiation source. Doing so can damage your
eye.
Do not direct the laser beam at persons who are look-
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ing through binoculars or similar instruments. Doing
so can damage their eye.
Do not make any modifications to the laser equip-
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ment. The setting options described in these operating
instructions can be used safely.
Do not use the laser goggles (accessory) as protective
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goggles. The laser goggles make the laser beam easier to
see; they do not protect you against laser radiation.
Do not use the laser goggles (accessory) as
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sunglasses or while driving. The laser goggles do not
provide full UV protection and impair your ability to see
colours.
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