Bosch Power Tools 4000 manual Additional Safety Rules, Tool Care

Additional Safety Rules

Tool Care

DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL

These tools are precision built. Any alteration or modification not specified is misuse and may result in dangerous con- ditions.

AVOID GASEOUS AREAS

Do not operate electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmo- spheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and may re- sult in a dangerous condition.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor- mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing ac- cessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect ex- tension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

!WARNING Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.), be sure

voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user — as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.

! WARNING	For your own safety, do not operate your
	table saw until it is completely assembled

and installed according to the instructions … and until you have read and understood the following:

1.General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

2.Double Insulated Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.Getting To Know Your Table Saw. . . . . . . . . . 20–23

4.Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–35

5.Basic Table Saw Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38–53

6.Maintaining Your Table Saw. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52–55

7.STABILITY OF SAW

Your table saw MUST BE BOLTED securely to a stand or workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the table saw to tip over or move during certain operations such as cutting long, heavy boards, use an auxiliary support.

8. LOCATION

Use the table saw in a well lit area and on a level surface, clean and smooth enough to reduce the risk of trips and falls. Use it where neither the operator nor the casual observer is forced to stand in line with the blade.

9. KICKBACK

Kickbacks can cause serious injury: A “KICKBACK” occurs when a part of the workpiece binds between the sawblade and the rip fence or other fixed object. Workpiece binding the blade due to misalignment, can also cause kickback. During kickback, workpiece rises from table and is thrown toward the operator. Keep your face and body to one side of the sawblade, out of line with a possible “KICKBACK”.

KICKBACKS AND POSSIBLE INJURY

CAN USUALLY BE AVOIDED BY:

a. Maintaining the rip fence parallel to the sawblade.

b. Keeping the sawblade sharp. Replacing or sharpening anti-kickback pawls when points become dull.

c.Keeping sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kickback pawls in place and operating properly. The spreader must be in alignment with the sawblade and the pawls must stop

akickback once it has started. Check their action before ripping.

d.NOT ripping workpiece that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the rip fence.

e.NOT releasing work until you have pushed it all the way past the sawblade.

f.Using a Push Stick for ripping widths of 2" to 6" and an auxiliary fence and Push Block for ripping widths narrower than 2" (See “Basic Saw Operation Using The Rip Fence” section Pages 44–47).

g.NOT confining the cut-off piece when ripping or cross- cutting.

h.When ripping, apply the feed force to the section of the workpiece between the sawblade and the rip fence. Use Push Stick or Push Block when appropriate (See item f. above).

10.PROTECTION: Eyes, hands, face, ears and body.

!	WARNING	TO AVOID BEING PULLED INTO
		THE SPINNING TOOL,
DO NOT WEAR: Loose Fitting Gloves
		Loose Clothing
		Necktie, Jewelry
DO:	TIE BACK LONG HAIR
	ROLL LONG SLEEVES ABOVE ELBOWS

a. If any part of your saw is missing, malfunctioning, has been damaged or broken … such as the motor switch, or other operating control, a safety device or the power cord

…cease operating immediately until the particular part is properly repaired or replaced.

b. Wear safety goggles and a face shield if operation is dusty. Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation. Small loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the rear of the revolving blade can be thrown back at the operator at excessive speed. This can usually be avoided by keeping the guard and spreader in place for all “THRU-SAWING” operations (sawing entirely thru the work) AND by removing all loose pieces from the table with a long stick of wood IMMEDIATELY after they are cut off.

c. Use extra caution when the guard assembly is removed for resawing, dadoing, rabbeting or molding — replace the guard as soon as that operation is completed.

d. NEVER turn the saw “ON” before clearing the table of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the workpiece and related feed or support devices for the operation planned.

3.