Intended use, Unpacking your tool, Cutting tool safety – Silverline 710W Laser Jigsaw User Manual

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Intended Use

Variable speed pendulum action jigsaw for light to medium duty cutting
tasks of wood, plastic and thin sheet metal (when using appropriate blades),
with laser cutting line indicator.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Fully familiarise yourself with all

its features and functions

• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If

any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before
attempting to use this tool

• Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy workpiece without

reflective surfaces. i.e. wood or rough-coated surfaces are acceptable.
Reflective sheet steel or similar is not suitable for laser use as the
reflective surface could direct the beam back at the operator

• DD NOT change the laser light assembly. Repairs must only be carried

out by the laser manufacturer or an authorised agent. Do NOT exchange
with a different type of laser

WARNING: 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 EN standards, EN60825-1/A1:2002 for more
information on Lasers.

Cutting Tool Safety

Use the correct cutting tool
• Ensure the cutting tool is suitable for the job. Do not assume a tool is

suitable without checking the product literature before use

Protect your eyes

• Always wear appropriate eye protection when using cutting tools
• Spectacles are not designed to offer any protection when using this

product; normal lenses are not impact resistant and could shatter

Protect your hearing

• Always wear suitable hearing protection when tool noise exceeds 85dB

Protect your breathing

• Ensure that yourself, and others around you, wear suitable dust masks

Be aware of others around you

• It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that other people in the

vicinity of the work area are not exposed to dangerous noise or dust and
are also provided with suitable protective equipment

Hidden objects

• Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails and other embedded objects

before cutting

• Do not attempt to cut material that contains embedded objects unless

you know that the cutting tool fitted to your machine is suitable for the
job

• Walls may conceal wiring and piping, car body panels may conceal fuel

lines, and long grass may conceal stones and glass. Always check the
work area thoroughly before proceeding

Beware of projected waste

• In some situations, waste material may be projected at speed from the

cutting tool. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that other people in
the work area are protected from the possibility of projected waste

Fitting cutting tools

• Ensure cutting tools are correctly and securely fitted and check that

wrenches / adjusters are removed prior to use

• Only use cutting tools recommended for your machine
• Do not attempt to modify cutting tools

Beware of heat

• Cutting tools and workpieces may become hot in use. Do not attempt to

change tools until they have been allowed to cool completely

Control dust / swarf

• Do not allow dust or swarf to build up. Sawdust is a fire hazard, and

some metal swarf is explosive

• Be especially careful when cutting wood and metal. Sparks from metal

cutting are a common cause of wood dust fires

• Where possible, use a dust extraction system to ensure a safer working

environment

Speed Control Dial

On/Off Trigger Switch

Lock-On Button

Dust Extraction Port (shown with adapter fitted)

Shoe

Pendulum Action Selector

Blade

Guide Locking Screws

Blade Locking Lever

10 Guard
11 Laser Switch
12 Bevel Locking Screws
13 Parallel Guide Fence
14 Hex Key
15 Spare Carbon Brushes

Product Familiarisation

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