Residual Risks - Berner BPS59E Instrucciones De Manejo

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c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre
the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw
blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the
workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d) Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed
under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut
and near the edge of the panel.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when making a "plunge cut"
into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding blade may cut objects that can cause
kickback.
Safety instructions for plunge-type saws
a) Check guard for proper closing before each use.
Do not operate the saw if guard does not move
freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never
clamp or tie the guard with the blade exposed.
If saw is accidentally dropped, guard may be bent.
Check to make sure that guard moves freely and does
not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles
and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation and condition of the guard
return spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before
use. Guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c) Assure that the guide plate of the saw will not shift
while performing the "plunge cut" when the blade
bevel setting is not at 90°. Blade shifting sideways
will cause binding and likely kickback.
d) Always observe that the guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or fl oor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after
switch is released.
Additional safety instructions for all saws
with riving knife
a) Use the appropriate riving knife for the blade
being used. For the riving knife to work, it must be
thicker than the body of the blade but thinner than
the tooth set of the blade.
b) Adjust the riving knife as described in this
instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning
and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective
in preventing kickback.
c) For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged
in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective in
preventing kickback during short cuts.
d) Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent.
Even a light interference can slow the closing rate
of a guard.
Additional safety instructions for plunge-
type saws
• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
• Wear a dust mask. Exposure to dust particles can
cause breathing diffi culty and possible injury.
• Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter
than recommended. For the proper blade rating
refer to the technical data. Use only the blades
specifi ed in this manual, complying with EN 847-1.
• Never use abrasive cut-off wheels.

Residual risks

• In spite of the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety devices,
certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing.
– Risk of accidents caused by the uncovered parts
of the rotating cutting disc.
– Risk of injury when changing the disc.
– Risk of dust inhalation from materials that when
cut, can be harmful.
Labels on tool
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the
labels on the tool show the following pictographs:
wear safety glasses
wear ear protection
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Maximum depth of cut
Blade diameter
20