Additional Safety Rules - Ryobi P553 Manuel D'utilisation

MITER SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held
against both the fence and the table. Do not feed the
workpiece into the blade or cut "freehand" in any way.
Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be thrown at high
speeds, causing injury.
 Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting
either in front or behind the saw blade. Supporting the
workpiece "cross handed" i.e. holding the workpiece to
the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa
is very dangerous.
 Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer
than 100 mm from either side of the saw blade, to
remove wood scraps, or for any other reason while
the blade is spinning. The proximity of the spinning saw
blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may be
seriously injured.
 Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece
is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside bowed
face toward the fence. Always make certain that there
is no gap between the workpiece, fence and table along
the line of the cut. Bent or warped workpieces can twist
or shift and may cause binding on the spinning saw blade
while cutting. There should be no nails or foreign objects
in the workpiece.
 Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools,
wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small
debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact
the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.
 Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and
may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
 Ensure the miter saw is mounted or placed on a level,
firm work surface before use. A level and firm work surface
reduces the risk of the miter saw becoming unstable.
 Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or
miter angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence
is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not
interfere with the blade or the guarding system. Without
turning the tool "ON" and with no workpiece on the table,
move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to
assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting the
fence.
 Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or
less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

4 – English
 Provide adequate support such as table extensions,
saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer
than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the
miter saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-
off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be
thrown by the spinning blade.
 Do not use another person as a substitute for a table
extension or as additional support. Unstable support for
the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece
to shift during the cutting operation pulling you and the
helper into the spinning blade.
 The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by
any means against the spinning saw blade. If confined,
i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged
against the blade and thrown violently.
 Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly
support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods
have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade
to bite and pull the work with your hand into the blade.
 Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the
workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece being
thrown.
 If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the
miter saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop and
disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
remove the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed
material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece
could cause loss of control or damage to the miter saw.
 After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the
saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before
removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand near
the coasting blade is dangerous.
 Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete cut
or when releasing the switch before the saw head is
completely in the down position. The braking action of
the saw may to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a
risk of injury.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan
them these instructions also.
 Inspect tool cords periodically. If damaged, have
repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized
service facility. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and
keep it well away from the rotating blade.
 Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged.