Additional Safety for Sliding Table Saws

BLADE GUARD/RIVING KNIFE. To reduce the risk of kickback, always make sure the riving knife and the blade guard are properly installed during all cutting operations.

KICKBACK. Kickback happens when the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator at a high rate of speed. Until you have a clear understanding of kickback, how it occurs, and how to prevent it, DO NOT operate this saw!

WORKPIECE CONTROL. If the workpiece should unexpectedly move or bind the blade, kickback could occur. Always make sure the workpiece is placed in a stable position on the table and is supported by either the rip fence or the miter fence during cutting operations. Never back a workpiece out of a cut!

PUSH STICKS/BLOCKS. When ripping narrow stock, there is a risk of your hands contacting the spinning blade resulting in serious injury. Always use push sticks/blocks when cutting nar- row stock to keep hands clear of the blade.

OPERATOR POSITION. If kickback occurs, the blade will eject the workpiece into the cutting path. Never stand in-line with the cutting path of the blade during operation.

AWKWARD POSITIONS. Avoid awkward body and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hands to hit the spinning blade.

RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT. If the riving knife is not aligned with the saw blade, the workpiece could bind and cause kickback. Always make sure the riving knife is in proper alignment with the saw blade.

REACHING OVER SAW BLADE. Never reach behind or over the blade with either hand while the saw is running. If kickback occurs while reaching over the blade, hands or arms will be pulled into the blade and may be amputated!

REMOVING WORKPIECES. To avoid acciden- tal contact with the spinning blade, always turn the saw OFF and wait until the blade is com- pletely stopped before removing cut-offs. Use a push stick to keep hands away from the blade.

BLADE HEIGHT. Make sure the blade is adjust- ed to the correct height above the workpiece to prevent the blade from aggressively grabbing the workpiece and kicking it back toward the operator.

DAMAGED SAW BLADES. A saw blade that is damaged or bent can cause kickback during operations. If you have any doubt about the con- dition of the saw blade, DO NOT use it!

SAFE WORKPIECES. Cutting workpieces that are bent, warped, or curved, or cutting material not intended for this saw, increases the risk of kickback.

Like all machines there is danger associated with this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.

Model G0700 (Mfg. since 8/09)

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