17.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in power cord. In the event of a power failure, move switch to the “OFF” position.
18.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function – check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20.DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
21.NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
22.STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
23.MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, connected or reconnected.
24.THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood products can be injurious to your health. Always operate machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
TABLE SAWS
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 featherboards when the
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
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
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
20.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
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