Table Saw Safety

1.Always use a saw blade guard, splitter and anti-kickback pawls for every through–sawing operation. Through–sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece when ripping or crosscutting. Always be sure the blade guard is tightened securely.

2.Always hold work firmly against the miter gauge or rip fence.

3.Always use a push stick (provided with this saw), especially when ripping narrow stock. Refer to the ripping instructions in this Operator’s Manual where the push stick is covered in detail. A pattern for making your own push stick is included on page 29.

4.Never perform any operation by freehand, which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the work.

Warning: Freehand cutting is the major cause of kickback and finger/hand amputations. Never use the miter gauge and fence simultaneously.

5.Never stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. Keep your hands out of the saw blade path.

6.Never reach behind or over the cutting tool for any reason.

7.Remove the rip fence when crosscutting.

8.Do not use a molding head with this saw.

9.Feed work into the blade against the direction of rotation only.

10.Never use the rip fence as a cut-off gauge when crosscutting.

11.Never attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF. Turn power switch OFF immediately to prevent motor damage.

12.Provide adequate support to the rear and the sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces.

13.Avoid kickbacks (work thrown back towards you) by keeping the blade sharp, the rip fence parallel to the saw blade and by keeping the splitter, anti-kickback pawls and guards in place, aligned and functioning. Do not release work before passing it completely beyond the saw blade. Do not rip work that is twisted, warped or does not have a straight edge to guide it along the fence. Do not attempt to reverse out of a cut with the blade running.

14.Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the saw blade.

15.Never use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts.

16.Mount your table saw on a bench or stand before performing any cutting operations.

17.Never cut metals or materials that may make hazardous dust.

18.Always use in a well-ventilated area. Remove sawdust frequently. Clean out sawdust from the interior of the saw to prevent a potential fire hazard. Attach a vacuum to the dust port for additional sawdust removal.

19.Never leave the saw running unattended. Do not leave the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop.

20.For proper operation follow the instructions in this Operator’s Manual.

Note: On machines with no stand or if a stand is not being used, a hole approximately 11 in. square must be cut under the saw to allow sawdust to fall through. Failure to cut this hole will cause sawdust to build up in the motor area, resulting in a fire hazard and potential motor damage.