Additional Safety Rules for Radial ARM Saws

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR RADIAL ARM SAWS

1.READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL.

2.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.

3.OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or some other qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with operating this tool.

4.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES/recommended electrical connections. PROPERLY GROUND the tool.

5.NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT GUARDS in place.

6.KEEP BLADE SHARP and free of rust and pitch.

7.KEEP BLADE and arbor flanges free from dirt and grease.

8.SECURELY FASTEN END PLATES TO TRACK ARM prior to use.

9.TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES prior to use.

10.WEAR EYE PROTECTION (safety glasses or face shield.

11.DO NOT OPERATE while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

12.DO NOT WEAR GLOVES, tie, or loose clothing. REMOVE RINGS, watch, and other jewelry, and roll up sleeves.

13.DO NOT cut any workpiece “freehand”.

14.KNOW HOW TO AVOID KICKBACK.

15.USE ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS when ripping. Lower the guard on the infeed end and adjust the anti- kickback attachment properly.

16.USE THE FENCE to support and guide the work.

17.KEEP ARMS AND HANDS OUT OF PATH of the saw blade.

18.NEVER REACH around the saw blade.

19.NEVER PERFORM a “crossed arm” operation.

20.PROPERLY SUPPORT all long or wide workpieces.

21.NEVER START THE TOOL with the blade engaged in the workpiece.

22.FOLLOW ALL RIPPING WARNINGS on tool. Never rip a workpiece from the wrong end.

23.NEVER FEED WORK into the anti-kickback end of the tool.

24.USE A “PUSH-STICK”for narrow ripping work.

25.REMOVE CUT-OFF PIECES and scraps from the table before cutting. The vibration of the tool may cause them to move into the path of the saw blade and be thrown out. After cutting, and after the blade has come to a complete stop, turn the tool off and remove all debris.

26.TURN THE TOOL “OFF” and disconnect the tool from the power source before adjusting or changing set- ups.

27.TURN THE TOOL “OFF” and disconnect the tool from the power source when making repairs.

28.TURN THE TOOL “OFF”, disconnect the tool from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the tool.

29.NEVER leave the work area when the power is “ON”, or before the tool has come to a complete stop.

30.IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use.

31.IF ANY PART OF YOUR TOOL IS MISSING, damaged, or fails, or if any electrical component performs improperly, shut off the switch and remove the plug from the power supply. Replace missing, damaged, or failed parts before resuming operation.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the tool. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. A, shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS

Ampere		Total Length	Gauge of
Rating	Volts	of Cord in Feet	Extension Cord

0-6	120	up to 25	18 AWG
0-6	120	25-50	16 AWG
0-6	120	50-100	16 AWG
0-6	120	100-150	14 AWG
6-10	120	up to 25	18 AWG
6-10	120	25-50	16 AWG
6-10	120	50-100	14 AWG
6-10	120	100-150	12 AWG

10-12	120	up to 25	16 AWG
10-12	120	25-50	16 AWG
10-12	120	50-100	14 AWG
10-12	120	100-150	12 AWG
12-16	120	up to 25	14 AWG
12-16	120	25-50	12 AWG
12-16	120	GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS

Ampere		Total Length	Gauge of
Rating	Volts	of Cord in Feet	Extension Cord

0-6	240	up to 50	18 AWG
0-6	240	50-100	16 AWG
0-6	240	100-200	16 AWG
0-6	240	200-300	14 AWG
6-10	240	up to 50	18 AWG
6-10	240	50-100	16 AWG
6-10	240	100-200	14 AWG
6-10	240	200-300	12 AWG

10-12	240	up to 50	16 AWG
10-12	240	50-100	16 AWG
10-12	240	100-200	14 AWG
10-12	240	200-300	12 AWG
12-16	240	up to 50	14 AWG
12-16	240	50-100	12 AWG
12-16	240	GREATER THAN 100 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED