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•Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any other conditions that may affect the way the saw works.
•If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw.
•Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again.
•Use the sawblade guard, spreader and
through the top of the
•Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turning saw on.
•Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts have excessive play.
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)
Inspect Your Blade.
•Choose the right blade or cutting accessory for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
•Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
•Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cutoff wheels, friction wheels (metal cutting blades) wire wheels or buffing wheels. They can fly apart explosively.
•Cut only wood, wood like or plastic materials. Do not cut metal.
•Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully:
•To reduce the risk of cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel (broken pieces of blade), use only 10” or smaller blades or other cutting tools marked for speeds of 5000 rpm or higher.
•Always use unbroken, balanced blades designed to fit this saw’s 5/8 inch arbor.
•When
•Do not over tighten arbor nut. Use arbor wrenches to tighten it securely.
•Use only sharp blades with properly set teeth. Consult a professional blade sharpener when in doubt.
•Keep blades clean of gum and resin.
•Never use the saw without the proper table insert.
•Inspect your work area
•Keep work area clean.
•Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
•To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
•To reduce the risk of injury, don’t do layout, assembly, or setup work on the table while blade is spinning. It could cut or throw anything hitting the blade.
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