Jcb JCB-SCMS210 Safety And Operating Manual - Preparing to Make A Cut

No-Hands Zone

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PREPARING TO MAKE A CUT

BODY and HAND POSITIONING 

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NOTE: Correct operator stance and 

positioning is very important when 

operating any Mitre Saw.

1)  Never place your hands within 

the ‘no hands zone’ (at least 150mm 

away from the blade). Keep hands 

away from the path of the blade.

2) Secure the workpiece firmly to the 

table and against the fence to prevent 

any movement. 

3) Use a Hold Down Clamp if possible 

but check that it is so positioned that 

it does not interfere with the path of 

the blade or other moving machine 

parts.

4) Avoid awkward operations and 

hand positions where a sudden slip 

could cause your fingers or a hand to 

move into the blade.

5) Before attempting a cut, make a 

‘dry run’ with the power off so that 

you can see the path of the blade.

6) Keep your hands in position until 

the ON/OFF trigger switch has 

been released and the blade has 

completely stopped.

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