Porter-Cable RS830 Additional Safety Rules for Radial ARM Saws, Avoid Kickback by

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR

RADIAL ARM SAWS

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

1.DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions.

2.OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine.

3.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections.

4.USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Check to see that they are in place, secured, and working correctly.

5.ENSURE THAT END PLATES ARE SECURELY FASTENED TO TRACK ARM prior to use.

6.TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES prior to use except for the motor carriage clamp. Tighten this clamp only for ripping operations.

7.AVOID KICKBACK BY:

A.keeping blade sharp and free of rust and pitch.

B.keeping blade parallel to the fence when ripping.

C.using anti-kickback fingers when ripping. Lower the guard on the infeed end and adjust the anti-kickback attachment properly.

D.never ripping a workpiece that is twisted or warped, or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

E.never sawing a large workpiece that cannot be controlled.

F.never sawing a workpiece with loose knots or other flaws.workpiece.

8.REMOVE CUT-OFF PIECES AND SCRAPS from the table before starting the saw. The vibration of the machine may cause them to move into the saw blade and be thrown out. After cutting, turn the machine off. When the blade has come to a complete stop, remove all debris.

9.NEVER perform “free-hand” operations.Use the fence to position and guide the workpiece.

10.KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the blade.

11.NEVER REACH around the saw blade.

12.NEVER PERFORM a “crossed arm” operation.

13.PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE workpieces.

14.NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece against the blade.

15.FOLLOW ALL RIPPING WARNINGS on machine. NEVER FEED THE WORKPIECE into the anti- kickback end of the machine. FEED WORKPIECE against blade rotation.

16.USE PUSH STICK(S) for ripping a narrow workpiece.

17.RETURN THE CUTTERHEAD to the full rear position behind the fence after each crosscut operation.

18.NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, or set- up work on the table/work area when the machine is running.

19.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or when making repairs.

20.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.

21.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851. Information is also available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often

and use them to instruct others.

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Contents Professional Radial Arm Saw General Safety Rules Avoid Kickback by Additional Safety Rules for Radial ARM SawsQualified Electrician Check the Receptacle Power ConnectionsMotor Specifications Grounding InstructionsExtension Cords Changing VoltageOperating Instructions Unpacking and CleaningRadial ARM SAW Parts 811 912 Table Board PartsAssembly Legs to SAW BaseWrench Hook to SAW Base Removing Blade and Blade Guard from SAW Disconnect Machine from Power SourceTable Supports Page HS a Adjusting Checking SAW Blade Travel Square to Fence Disconnect Machine from Power SourceTable Board Clamps and Table Boards Page Removing Heeling in SAW Blade CUT Checking and Adjusting SAW Blade Square To TableFJ a Adjusting IN/OUT RIP ScaleTongue on Guard Seats Into Groove of CUTTING-HEAD Assembling Blade and Blade Guard to MachineFastening SAW to the Floor Cutting Into Table BoardsLocking Switch OFF Position Adjusting Ball Bearings Against TrackStarting and Stoping Radial ARM SAW Changing Position of Track ARM Clamping Handle Adjusting Tension on Elevating ColumnChanging Position of Bevel Clamp Handle Changing Position of Yoke Clamp HandleTable SURFACE, Raise Track ARM Adjusting Splitter and ANTI-KICKBACK Fingers Positive Stop Yoke IndexPositive Stop Bevel Index CB K Explanation of Operating ControlsOperations Auxiliary Table Board FacingIN-RIPPING Compound Miter CuttingRipping OUT-RIPPINGOverload Protection MaintenanceConstructing a Push Stick Push StickPage Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance