Ribimex Ribitech PRBAT20 Manuel D'instructions Et D'utilisation page 28

3- Safety instructions for Lower guard function
a) Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not
move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is
accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent.
Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade
or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly,
they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c) Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts." Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must
be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.
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.
4- Additional safety instructions 1:
101) Do not to use any abrasive wheels.
102) For saws with riving knife:
- instructions to ensure that the riving knife is
adjusted so that the distance between the riving
knife and the rim of the blade is not more than 5
mm (see B), and the rim of the blade does not
extend more than 5 mm beyond the lowest edge of
the riving knife (see C).
- information about the allowed range of saw blade body thickness and the tooth set of the blade.
103) use only blade diameter(s) in accordance with the markings.
Z101) For tools intended to cut wood, instruction on the correct use of the dust collection system.
Z102) For tools intended to cut wood, instruction to wear a dust mask.
Z103) Instruction to only use saw blades recommended.
Z104) Instruction to always wear hearing protection
5- Additional safety instructions 2:
101) Instructions for the blade changing procedure: see 4.2.
102) Check the proper function of all blade guard before operation.
103) Information regarding what materials can be cut: see 5.1.
Avoid overheating the blade tips and, cutting plastics is NOT permitted, to avoid melting the plastic.
104) Instruction on the correct use of the dust collection system: see 5.3, c)
Z101) Maximum cutting depth: see Table 1.
101) Instructions how to properly clean the tool and guarding system: see 6.1.
6- Saw blade safety warnings
a) Only use saw blades recommended and only use saw blades if you have knowledge of how to use and
handle them.
b) Pay attention to the maximum rotational speed. The maximum rotational speed marked on the saw blade
shall not be exceeded. Where stated, the speed range shall be adhered to.
c) Do not use saw blades which are cracked. Repairing is not permitted.
d) Use the supplied saw blade only for cutting of wood, never for metal or plastic.
e) Longer period using may lead overheating the blade tips. Therefore, take breaks of approx. 15 minutes
on a regular basis to let the blade tips cool down.
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