Steele Products SP-PB125 - Manual (Page 3)

General safety rules ... continued
17.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check moving parts for alignment, jamming, breakage,improper
mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool's operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced before use.
18.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Use padlocks, master switches, and always remove starter keys.
19.DO NOT operate tool if you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication that could
affect your ability to use the tool properly.
20.WHEN SERVICING USE ONLYIDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.Double insulation does not take
the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.
LASER SAFETY
The laser light beam used in this system is Class III with a maximum ” 5 mW and 640–660 nm
wavelength.
WARNING: DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY AT THE LASER BEAM! A HAZARD MAYEXIST IF YOU
DELIBERATELY STARE INTO THE BEAM.
PLEASE OBSERVE ALLSAFETY RULES AS FOLLOWS:
• THE LASER SHALLBE USED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS.
• NEVER AIM THE BEAM AT ANY PERSON OR AN OBJECT OTHER THAN THE WORKPIECE.
• DO NOT PROJECT THE LASER BEAM INTO THE EYES OF OTHERS.
• ALWAYS ENSURE THE LASER BEAM IS AIMED AT A WORKPIECE WITHOUT REFLECTIVE
SURFACES AS THE LASER BEAM COULD BE PROJECTED INTO YOUREYES OR THE EYES
OF OTHERS.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
A cut-off saw can throw foreign objects into your eyes which could cause
permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear safety goggles (not glasses). Ordinary eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses...they ARE NOT safety goggles.
WARNING: DUST GENERATED FROM CERTAIN MATERIALS CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH.ALWAYS OPERATE THE CUT-OFFSAW IN AWELL-VENTILATED AREA.
USE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEMS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. USE AFACE MASK OR DUSTMASK
WHEN OPERATING THE CUT-OFF SAW.
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01. If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of a cut-off saw, obtain advice from a
supervisor, instructor, or other qualified person.
02. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES. Wear hearing protection during periods of extended
operation.
03. REPLACE CRACKED METAL CUTTING DISC IMMEDIATELY.Handle disc carefully and inspect for
cracks before each use. Tighten spindle bolt enough to hold the disc firmly.Use only the disc
flanges provided with your cut-off saw.
04. DO NOT stand in front of the cut-off saw when starting it. To start the saw, stand to one side and
turn ON. Wait until the cut-off saw comes to full speed. There is always the possibility that a piece
from a damaged disc may be thrown off when coming to full speed.
05. ONLY USE abrasive cut-off discs rated at 4100 RPM or higher.
06. NEVER USE A CIRCULAR SAW BLADE or tooth-type blade in the cut-off saw.
07. DO NOT CUT wood with this cut-off saw.
08. DO NOT USE THE CUT-OFF SAW with the upper or lower blade guard removed.
09. ALWAYS CLAMP THE WORKPIECE with the vise clamp assembly when cutting.
10. CAUTION! Flying sparks will occur when cutting. Sparks can cause personal injury and ignite
flammable materials.
11. DO NOT TOUCH the workpiece after cutting. It is hot and could burn the skin.
12. RELEASE TRIGGER SWITCH AND ALLOW THE CUTTING DISC TO COME TO A COMPLETE
STOP BEFORE REMOVING ANYTHING FROM THE CUT-OFF SAW TABLE.
13. KEEP HANDS AWAY from rotating parts.
14. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Do not use the cut-off saw in wet or damp areas, or
expose to rain. Use the cut-off saw in a well-ventilated area.FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR CUT-OFF SAW UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND
INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Specific safety rules for the cut-off saw
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