Safety rules for laser lights

The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC Redeye® system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW and 650nm wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness.

WARNING. Do not stare directly at the laser beam.

A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam, please observe all safety rules as follows;

•The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

•Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the workpiece.

•The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at personnel and shall be prevented from being directed towards the eye of a person for longer than 0.25s.

•Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy workpiece without reflective surfaces. I.e. wood or rough coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the operator.

•Do not change the laser light assembly with a different type. Repairs must be carried out by the laser manufacturer or an authorised agent.

LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam.

Only turn laser beam on when tool

is on work piece. Class 2 laser product

CAUTION. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Please refer to the relevant Australian standards, AS 2397 and AS/NZS2211 for more information on Lasers.

General safety instructions

To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards. Children and infirm people must not use this tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety.

WARNING. When using power tools, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read and heed the advice given in the additional important safety instructions.

Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design:

•Contact with the blade.

•Kickback of workpiece and parts of workpiece.

•Blade fracture.

•Catapulting of blade pieces.

•Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.

•Harmful emissions of sawdust when the machine is used in closed rooms. Always use supplementary dust extraction where possible.

•Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked.

•Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or maintenance, including changing the blade.

To ensure safe operation of the mitre saw you must follow these guidelines:

•Select the correct blade for the material to be cut.

•Do not use the saw to cut materials other than those recommended by the manufacturer.