Milwaukee MILWAUKEE HEAVY-DUTY WORM DRIVE SAW Power Tool USE and Care, Specific Safety Rules

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES — FOR ALL POWER TOOLS

WARNING

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Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

16.

Do not force the power tool. Use the

 

correct power tool for your applica-

 

tion. The correct power tool will do the

 

job better and safer at the rate for which

 

it was designed.

17.

Do not use the power tool if the switch

 

does not turn it on and off. Any power

 

tool that cannot be controlled with the

 

switch is dangerous and must be re-

 

paired.

18.

Disconnect the plug from the power

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DANGER:

1.

Keep hands away from cutting area

 

and the blade. Keep your second hand

 

on auxiliary handle, or motor housing.

 

If both hands are holding the saw, they

 

cannot be cut by the blade.

2.

Do not reach underneath the work-

 

piece. The guard cannot protect you from

 

the blade below the workpiece.

3.

Adjust the cutting depth to the thick-

 

ness of the workpiece. Less than a full

WORK AREA SAFETY

1.Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut- tered or dark areas invite accidents.

2.Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3.Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distrac- tions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

4.Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

5.Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

6.Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

7.Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplug- ging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or mov- ing parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

8.When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

9.Stay alert, watch what you are do- ing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

10.Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

11.Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plug- ging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

12.Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotat- ing part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

13.Do not overreach. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

14.Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

15.If devices are provided for the connec- tion of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these de- vices can reduce dust-related hazards.

source and/or the battery pack from

the power tool before making any

adjustments, changing accessories,

or storing power tools. Such preven-

tive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the tool accidentally.

19. Store idle power tools out of the

reach of children and do not allow

persons unfamiliar with the power

tools or these instructions to operate

power tools. Power tools are danger-

ous in the hands of untrained users.

20. Maintain power tools. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts and any

other condition that may affect the

power tool’s operation. If damaged,

have the power tool repaired before

use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained power tools.

21. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with

sharp cutting edges are less likely to

bind and are easier to control.

22. Use the power tool, accessories and

tool bits etc., in accordance with

these instructions and in the manner

intended for the particular type of

power tool, taking into account the

working conditions and the work to

be performed. Use of the power tool for

operations different from those intended

could result in a hazardous situation.

SERVICE

23.Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

tooth of the blade teeth should be visible

below the workpiece.

4. Never hold piece being cut in your

hands or across your leg. Secure the

workpiece to a stable platform. It is

important to support the work properly to

minimize body exposure, blade binding,

or loss of control.

5. Hold power tools by insulated gripping

surfaces when performing an operation

where the cutting tool may contact hid-

den wiring or its own cord. Contact with

a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts

of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

6. When ripping always use a rip fence or

straight edge guide. This improves the

accuracy of cut and reduces the chance

of blade binding.

7. Always use blades with correct size

and shape (diamond versus round) of

arbour holes. Blades that do not match

the mounting hardware of the saw will run

eccentrically, causing loss of control.

8. Never use damaged or incorrect blade

washers or bolt. The blade washers and

bolt were specially designed for your saw,

for optimum performance and safety of

operation.

9. Causes and Operator Prevention of Kick-

back:

KICKBACK is a sudden reaction to a

pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade,

causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and

out of the workpiece toward the operator.

When the blade is pinched or bound

tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade

stalls and the motor reaction drives the

unit rapidly back toward the operator.

If the blade becomes twisted or mis-

aligned in the cut, the teeth at the back

edge of the blade can dig into the top

surface of the wood causing the blade to

climb out of the kerf and jump back toward

the operator.

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