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You should always:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment,
such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter microscopic particles.
WARNING: The operation of any power
(2.8)
tool can result in foreign objects being
thrown towards your eyes, which could result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning
power tool operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shield or a
full face shield where necessary.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS - TABLE SAWS
WARNING: Before using your table saw it
is important that you read and understand
these safety rules. Failure to follow these
rules could result in serious injury to the
operator or damage to the table saw.
• Do not use saw blades which are
damaged or deformed.
• Replace the table insert/access plate
if worn.
• Use only blades as recommended in this
manual, which conform to EN 847-1.
When changing a saw blade ensure that the
width of the groove (kerf) cut by the blade
is slightly greater than the thickness of the
riving knife. Also the thickness of the blade
body must not be greater than the thickness
of the riving knife.
• Take care that the selection of the
saw blade is suitable for the material
to be cut.
• Wear suitable personal protective
equipment when necessary.
This could include:
• Hearing protection to reduce the risk of
induced hearing loss.
• Respiratory protection to reduce the risk
of inhalation of harmful dust.
• Wearing gloves when handling saw
blades or rough material.
• Saw blades should be carried in a
holder whenever practicable.
• Never perform any operation
freehand. This means using only your
hands to support or guide the workpiece.
Always use either the fence or mitre gauge
to position and guide the work.
WARNING: Freehand cutting is a major cause
of accidents and should not be attempted.
• Never attempt to free a stalled blade
without first turning the saw off.
Turn the power off immediately to
prevent damage to the motor.
• Provide adequate support for long or
wide workpieces.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions where a slip could cause your
hand to move into the blade.
• Always use the blade guard. The blade
guard must always be used in every operation.
• Hold the work firmly. Against the mitre
gauge or rip fence.
• Always use a push stick. Especially when
rip cutting narrow stock.
• Keep guards in place and in working
order. Always ensure that the riving knife
is fitted and correctly adjusted. Inspect the
riving knife regularly and replace it if it is
worn. Use only a genuine Evolution riving
knife as this is a dedicated component for
this machine.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
the machine before turning it on.
• Do not use in a dangerous
environment. Do not use power tools in
damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lit. Keep the area
well ventilated.
• Keep children away. All children and
visitors should be kept at a safe distance
from the work area.
• Do not use High Speed Steel (HSS)
blades. Ensure that the correct blade is
selected for the material being cut.
• The push stick or push block should
always be stored with the machine
when not in use.
• Connect the saw to a dust collection
device when sawing wood. The operator
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