Global Machinery Company TS1800 - Manual (Page 6)

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• Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are
properly tightened.
• Do not store materials or equipment above a machine in
such a way that they could fall into it.
• Always ensure that your work is on the table. Never use
the tool to cut pieces that are not on the table.
• Do not place your hands in awkward positions where one
or both may slip suddenly and touch the saw blade.
• When working with a long work piece, use an additional
support such as a saw table to prevent the blade from
grabbing the work.
• When cutting round wood, use clamps that prevent the
work piece from turning on the table.
• There must be no nails or other foreign bodies in that part
of the work piece you want to cut.
• Always stand to the side of the saw blade when working
with the saw.
• Never load the machine so much that it slows down and
over-heats.
• Never saw several work pieces simultaneously.
• Use the push stick provided with the tool when cutting
along or across narrow work pieces.
• Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed pieces of
wood when the saw blade is running.
• To rectify faults or remove jammed pieces of wood, always
switch off the machine first and remove the mains plug!
• Adjustments, measurements and cleaning jobs are to be
performed only when the motor is switched off and the
mains plug removed!
• Before you switch on the machine, check that all
wrenches and adjustment tools have been removed.
• When you leave your workplace, switch off the motor and
pull out the power plug.
• All guards and safety devices have to be refitted immediately
after completion of any repairs or maintenance.
• It is imperative to observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area as well as all other
generally recognised rules of safety.
• The machine may be used in closed room only in
conjunction with a suitable vacuum extraction system.
• This table saw must be connected to a 230–240V
socket-outlet with a minimum 10A circuit.
• Never use the cord for any purpose other than that
for which it is intended!
• Adopt a firm standing position and keep your balance
at all times.
• Check the tool for signs of damage!
• Before you use the tool it is imperative to check that
its safety devices and any slightly damaged parts are
working properly and in the way intended.
• Check that the moving parts work properly and do not
jam or whether any of the parts are damaged. All parts
must be fitted correctly and satisfy all conditions for the
tool to work properly.
• Unless otherwise stated in these instructions, damaged
safety devices and parts must be repaired or replaced
by an authorised service facility.
• Have damaged switches replaced by an authorised
service facility.
• This tool complies with the pertinent safety regulations.
Repairs are to be carried out only by qualified electricians
at authorised service centres, using original replacement
parts. The user may suffer an accident if this condition is
not observed.
• Rebating or grooving should not be carried out unless
suitable guarding, such as a tunnel guard, is fitted above
the table saw.
• Saws shall not be used for slotting (stopped groove).
Wear goggles
Wear earmuffs
Wear a breathing mask