Get ready for work—you should be wearing:

• a T-shirt and work pants
• work shoes with composite toe caps and puncture-resistant soles
• safety glasses
• hearing protection
• dust mask

Before starting work, remember that you must:

• Complete training in occupational health and safety and on-the-job training
• Have no contraindications to performing the work.
• Be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines, equipment, and tools used at your workplace.

Before starting work:

• Visually check the technical condition of the equipment and immediately report any faults to your supervisor.
• Prepare your workplace (good lighting and sufficient space to perform your work).
• Make sure that starting the circular saw does not pose a hazard.
• Each time, check that the saw blade does not touch any parts of the table.
• Prepare the equipment and personal protective equipment necessary for work and maintain order in the workplace.

During work: 

• Remove metal parts from the materials to be cut.
• Check that the direction of rotation matches the marking on the blade and, if necessary, install the blade correctly.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Do not overload the machine, apply minimal pressure to the disc.
• Keep protective covers and safety components in good working order and report any damage to the person designated for repairs.

• Use additional support when cutting long pieces.
• Hold the cut elements securely and stably on the work table.

• Adjustments (replacement of guards) must be made with the power turned off.
• Remove cut pieces only after the device has come to a complete stop.
• Keep your work area tidy.

After finishing work:

• Turn off the saw, clean it, empty the dust container if it is full, and tidy up your workstation.
• Inform the person replacing you about the technical condition of the saw.

What is NOT ALLOWED?

• Allow unauthorized persons to be near the saw or while it is in operation.
• Use inappropriate or damaged tools.
• Remove protective covers and safety devices from the saw.
• Use the saw with damaged guards or safety devices.
• Bring your hands close to the rotating blade.
• Remove pieces of material from the table with your hands or other objects while the machine is running.
• Cutting round wood, e.g., branches, and large-size elements.
• Work with a blunt tool.
• Machine elements exceeding the values specified in the technical data of the saw.
• Use saw blades that do not comply with the technical parameters specified in the operating instructions.
• Use the device near flammable liquids or gases.
• Remove the plug from the socket by pulling on the machine's power cord.

Malfunction or accident?

• If something breaks down, stop working and report the fault to your supervisor.
• If an accident has occurred, do not touch anything and notify your supervisor.
• In the event of a malfunction that poses a threat to the environment, switch off the device immediately and place a sign saying: "DEVICE UNDER REPAIR - DO NOT SWITCH ON."
• In the event of an accident, immediately administer first aid to the injured person and call the emergency services if necessary.