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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for WORKSHOP SAWS
• Wear safety goggles as protection against flying wood chips and saw dust. In many cases, a full face shield is even better protection. A dust mask is also recommended to keep saw dust out of your lungs.
• This saw is designed for light industrial use only.
• Clear the work table of all objects except the workpiece (tools, scraps, rulers etc.) before turning on the saw.
• Keep your fingers well away from the blade, use a push stick as you near the end of the cut.
• Switch off the saw and make sure the blade has come to a complete stop before clearing sawdust or off-cuts from the table.
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be sawn.
• Set up the machine and make all adjustments with the power OFF and disconnected from the supply.
• DO NOT operate the machine with the guards removed. They must all be in place and securely fastened when performing any operation.
• Use ONLY approved replacement saw blades. Contact your local CLARKE dealer for advice. The use of inferior blades will increase the risk of injury.
• DO NOT saw any material that does not have a flat surface on which to bear.
• This machine is designed for cutting wood. DO NOT use for cutting metal or plastic.
• DO NOT attempt to cut round or tubular work (logs etc.).
• Do not cut pieces of material which are too small to be guided by hand.
• Do not feed the workpiece through the blade too quickly, hold material firmly and feed into blade at a moderate speed.
• When cutting a large piece of material, support it at the height of the table with supports or use an assistant.
• Never let go of a workpiece, ALWAYS maintain control.
• Never touch, or hold on to, a piece that has been cut off whilst the power is on or the blade is rotating.
• Ensure the surface on which the saw stands is firm, solid and non-slip.
• DO NOT use the saw for non-through-cut operations. The Upper Blade Guard
MUST be in place at all times.
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