21.Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
22.Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
23.Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and
24.Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall into the blade or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
25.Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and safer.
26.Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
27.Maintain tools with care. Keep saw blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
28.Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.
29.Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.
30.Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
31.Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.
32.Always wear leather gloves when handling saw blade. The operator shall not wear gloves when operating the machine.
33.All doors shall be closed, all panels replaced, and other safety guards in place prior to the machine being started or operated.
34.Be sure that the blade is not in contact with the workpiece when the motor is started. The motor shall be started and you should allow the saw to come up to full speed before bringing the saw blade into contact with the workpiece.
35.Keep hands away from the blade area. See Figure A.
36.Remove any cut off piece carefully while keeping your hands free of the blade area.
37.Saw must be stopped and electrical supply must be cut off before any blade replacement or adjustment of blade support mechanism is done, or before any attempt is made to change the drive belts or before any periodic service or maintenance is performed on the saw.
38.Remove loose items and unnecessary workpieces from area before starting machine.
39.Bring adjustable saw guides and guards as close as possible to the workpiece.
40.Always wear protective eye wear when operating, servicing, or adjusting machinery. Eyewear shall be impact resistant, protective safety glasses with side shields complying with ANSI Z87.1 specifications. Use of eye wear which does not comply with ANSI Z87.1 specifications could result in severe injury from breakage of eye protection. See Figure B.
41.Nonslip footwear and safety shoes are recommended. See Figure C.
42.The workpiece, or part being sawed, must be securely clamped before the saw blade enters the workpiece.
43.Saw must be stopped and electrical supply cut off or machine unplugged before reaching into cutting area.
44.Avoid contact with coolant, especially guarding your eyes.
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