Stanley SM18 Mode D'emploi page 16

ENGLISH (
Original Instructions)
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 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.
♦ Thecut-offpiecemustnotbejammedorpressed
byanymeansagainstthe spinning saw blade. If
confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could
get wedged against the blade and thrown violentiy.
♦ Always use aclamp or a fixture designed to
properly 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 workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the
workpiece being thrown.
♦ If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn
the mitre saw off.Wait for all moving parts to stop
and disconnect the plug from the power source
and/ or remove 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 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 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITRE
SAWS
♦ The machine is provided with a special configured
power supply cord which can only be replaced by the
manufacturer or its authorised service agent.
♦ Do not use the saw to cut other materials than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
♦ Cutting plastics, sap coated wood, and other materials
may cause melted material to accumulate on the blade
tips and the body of the saw blade, increasing the risk
of blade overheating and binding while cutting.
♦ Do not operate the machine without guards in posi-
tion, or if guards do not function or are not maintained
properly.
♦ Ensure that the arm is securely fixed when performing
bevel cuts.
♦ Keep the floor area around the machine level,
well-maintained and free of loose materials, e.g., chips
and cut-offs.
♦ Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe the
maximum speed mark on the saw blade.
♦ Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are
tight before starting any operation.
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♦ Never place either hand in the blade area when the
saw is connected to the electrical power source.
♦ Never attempt to stop a machine in motion rapidly by
jamming a tool or other means against the blade; seri-
ous accidents can occur.
♦ Before using any accessory consult the instruction
manual. The improper use of an accessory can cause
damage.
♦ Use a holder or wear gloves when handling a saw
blade.
♦ Ensure that the saw blade is mounted correctly before
use.
♦ Make sure that the blade rotates in the correct
direction.
♦ Take care when slotting.
♦ Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than
recommended. For the proper blade rating refer to the
technical data. Use only the blades specified in this
manual, complying with EN 847-1.
♦ Consider applying specially designed noise-reduction
blades.
♦ Do not use HSS blades.
♦ Do not use cracked or damaged saw blades.
♦ Do not use any abrasive or diamond discs.
♦ Never use your saw without the kerf plate.
♦ Raise the blade from the kerf in the workpiece prior to
releasing the switch.
♦ Do not wedge anything against the fan to hold the
motor shaft.
♦ The blade guard on your saw will automatically raise
when the arm is brought down; it will lower over the
blade when head lock up release lever (cc) is pushed.
♦ Never raise the blade guard manually unless the saw
is switched off. The guard can be raised by hand when
installing or removing saw blades or for inspection of
the saw.
♦ Check periodically that the motor air slots are clean
and free of chips.
♦ Replace the kerf plate when worn. Refer to service
parts list included.
♦ Disconnect the machine from the mains before
carrying out any maintenance work or when changing
the blade.
♦ Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work
when the machine is still running and the head is not
in the rest position.
♦ When possible, always mount the machine to a bench.
♦ The front section of the guard is louvered for visibility
while cutting. Although the louvers dramatically
reduce flying debris, they are openings in the guard
and safety glasses should be worn at all times when
viewing through the louvers.
♦ Connect the saw to a dust collection device when
sawing wood. Always consider factors which influence
exposure of dust such as:
– type of material to be machined (chip board
produces more dust than wood);