●Do not overload or forcefully move the machine. Use
only Goliath for your application. The correct tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
●Do not use the Goliath if the switch does not turn it on
and off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
●Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing Goliath. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the machine accidentally.
●Store Goliath out of the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the tool or these
instructions to operate Goliath. Goliath is dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
●Maintain Goliath and its accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the
Goliath ‘s operation. If damaged, have the machine
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
●Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
●Use Goliath, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of Goliath for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
●Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free
from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
Service
●Have your Goliath serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical and original replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.
Safety Warnings
●Goliath is intended to cut wood, wood-like or plastic or
lightweight alloys products. It cannot be used with
abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous, fiberglass or
carbon fiber materials. Abrasive dust causes moving parts
to jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting may burn the
electrospindle protection, the bit and other plastic parts.
●Do not use this saw to cut pieces that are too small.
The workpiece must be stationary. Do not cut
“freehand” in any way. Unrestrained or moving
workpieces could be thrown away at high speed, causing
injury.
●Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting
either in front or behind Goliath. 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. Bent or warped workpieces
can twist or shift and may cause blockage of Goliath while
cutting. There should be no nails or foreign objects in the
workpiece.
●Do not use Goliath 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 Goliath is mounted or placed on a level, firm
work surface before use. A level and firm work surface
reduces the risk of the machine becoming unstable. Plan
your work. Provide adequate support such as table
extensions, table stands, etc. for a workpiece that is wider
or longer than the table. Workpieces longer or wider than
the table can tip over if not securely supported. If the cutoff
piece or workpiece tips over, it can lift the electrospindle
protection, be thrown by the spinning blade or cause Goliath
to fall.
●Do not use another person as a substitute for a table
extension or as additional support. Unstable support for
the workpiece can cause the tool to block 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 bit of Goliath.
●If the cutting process stops, wait for all moving parts to
stop and disconnect the plug from the power source.
Then remove the jammed material. Sawing with a
jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or damage to
Goliath.
●Keep your workplace clean. Blends of materials are
particularly dangerous. Dust from light alloys can burn or
explode.
●Do not use dull, cracked, bent or damaged saw blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set saw blades produce narrow
kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kick back.
●Use of blades that do not match the mounting hardware
of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of
control.
●Never remove cutting remainders, wood chips, etc.
from the sawing area while the machine is running.
Always put your device to sleep and then switch the
machine off.
●Do not touch the tool after working before it has cooled.
The tool becomes very hot while working. Wait 5 min from
machine stop before touching the spindle or tool.
●Never make warning signs on Goliath unrecognizable or
unreadable.
●Before performing any type of maintenance and/or
adjustment operation on Goliath it is mandatory to
disconnect all sources of power supply. It is mandatory
to ensure that the machine is stationary, and that
unexpected start-up does not occur.
Springa Srl, via Giovanni Durando 38/A, 20158 Milan, Italy Operating manual GOLIATH Ver.01/2020 7
