safe by using padlocks, master switches, or by | 19. Know the tool you are using — its application, |
removing starter keys. | limitations, and potential hazards. |
General Electrical Cautions
This saw should be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. This work should be done by a qualified electrician. The saw should be grounded to protect the user from electrical shock.
Wire Sizes
Caution: For circuits which are far away from the electrical service box, the wire size must be in- creased in order to deliver ample voltage to the motor. To minimize power losses and to prevent motor overheating and burnout, the use of wire sizes for branch circuits or electrical extension cords according to the following table is recommended.
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| 240 Volt Lines | 120 Volt Lines |
0 - 50 Feet | No. 14 | No. 14 |
50 - 100 Feet | No. 14 | No. 12 |
Over 100 Feet | No. 12 | No. 8 |
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Safety Instructions on Sawing Systems
1. | Always wear leather gloves when handling saw | 8. Bring adjustable saw guides and guards as | ||||
| blade. The operator shall not wear gloves when | close as possible to the workpiece. | ||||
| operating the machine. |
| 9. Always wear protective eye wear when | |||
2. | All doors shall be closed, all panels replaced, | operating, | servicing, or adjusting machinery. | |||
| andother safety guards in place prior to the | Eyewear shall be impact resistant, protective | ||||
| machine being started or operated. | safety glasses with side shields complying with | ||||
3. | Be sure that the blade is not in contact with the | ANSI Z87.1 specifications. Use of eye wear | ||||
| workpiece when the motor is started. The | which does not comply with ANSI Z87.1 | ||||
| motor | shall be started and you should | specifications could result in severe injury | |||
| allow the saw to | come up to full speed | from breakage of eye protection. | |||
| before bringing the saw | blade into contact | See Figure B | |||
| with the workpiece. |
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| 10. Nonslip footwear and safety shoes are recom- | ||
4. | Keep hands away from the blade area. See | mended. See Figure C. | ||||
| Figure A. |
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| 11. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during | |
5. | Remove any cut off piece carefully while | extended periods of operation. See Figure D. | ||||
| keeping your hands free of the blade area. | 12. The workpiece, or part being sawed, must be | ||||
6. | Saw must be stopped and electrical supply | securely clamped before the saw blade enters | ||||
| must be cut off before any blade replacement | the workpiece. | ||||
| or adjustment of blade support mechanism is | 13. Remove cut off pieces carefully, keeping | ||||
| done, or before any attempt is made to change | hands away from saw blade. | ||||
| the drive belts or before any periodic service or | 14. Saw must be stopped and electrical supply cut | ||||
| maintenance is performed on the saw. | off or machine unplugged before reaching into | ||||
7. | Remove loose items and unnecessary | cutting area. | ||||
| workpieces from area before starting machine. | 15. Avoid contact with coolant, especially guarding | ||||
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