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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR

CIRCULAR 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.AVOID KICKBACK by:

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

B.keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.

C.using saw blade guard and spreader for every possible operation, including all through sawing.

D.pushing the workpiece past the saw blade prior to release.

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

F.using feather boards when the anti-kickback device cannot be used.

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

H.never using the fence as a guide when crosscutting.

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

6.ALWAYS USE GUARDS, SPLITTER, AND ANTI- KICKBACK FINGERS except when otherwise directed in the manual.

7.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.

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

9.HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the miter gauge or fence.

10.NEVER run the workpiece between the fence and a moulding cutterhead.

11.NEVER perform “free-hand” operations. Use either the fence or miter gauge to position and guide the workpiece.

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

13.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade.

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

15.NEVER have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade.

16.NEVER REACH AROUND or over the saw blade.

17.NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the machine “OFF”.

18.PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE workpieces.

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

20.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.

21.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.

22.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.

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Contents Limited Edition Unisaw with 52 Unifence General Safety Rules Refer to them often Use them to instruct others Additional Safety Rules for Circular SawsPower Connections Motor SpecificationsGrounding Instructions Extension Cords Unpacking and CleaningUnisaw Unifence Assembling Blade Tilting Mechanism Handle Commercial Biesemeyer Fence SystemAssembling Extension Wings Assembling ON/OFF SwitchAssembling Blade Guard and Splitter Assembly Using a wrench to hold the hex nut J , tight Fastening Motor Cord to SAW Frame Assembling Dust Chute Adapter Motor CoverMiter Gage Holder and Wrench Holder Assembling RIP Fence Holder BracketsPage Page Assembling Unifence Guide Rail to Table Assembling Unifence Shelf BoardPage Assembling Unifence Rail Stop Setting Flip StopAdjusting Clamp Handle Positive Indents Assembling Cursor to Unifence BodyAssembling Unifence Body to Guide Rail Fence Operation Assembling Fence to Unifence BodyRipping with Unifence Adjusting Fence Parallel to Miter Gage Slots Adjusting Fence 90 Degrees to TableRipping on Left Side of SAW Blade Adjusting Clamping Action of Fence Locking HandleUsing Auxiliary Wood Facing on the Unifence Using the Fence AS a CUT-OFF GageAssembling Guide Rails Assembling Table Legs to Extension Table Assembling Guide Tube to Front Rail Adjusting Fence Parallel to Miter Gage Slots Adjusting Clamping Action of Fence Locking HandleFence Lubrication Starting and Stopping the SAW Operating Controls Unisaw AdjustmentsAdjusting Table Adjusting 90 and 45 Degree Positive StopsMiter Gage Operation and Adjustment Adjusting Table InsertMaintenance Replacing Belts and Adjusting Belt TensionChanging the SAW Blade Operations Protecting Cast Iron Table from RustCROSS-CUTTING Ripping Using Auxiliary Wood Facing on Biesemeyer RIP FenceUsing Accessory Moulding Cutterhead Using Accessory Dado Head Constructing a Featherboard Blade Guard AccessoriesConstructing a Push Stick PushstickAccessories PARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers