Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations ...........
Before Each Use
Inspect your saw.
•To avoid injury from accidental starting, tum the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the switch key before raising or removing the guard, changing the cutting tool, changing the setup, or adjusting anything,
. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of mov- ing parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any
other conditions that may affect the way the saw works.
•If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw.,
. Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again
. Use the sawblade guard, spreader and
•Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking for and removing keys and wrenches from table top before turning saw on,
•Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts have excessive play
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To Avoid Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)
Inspect Your Blade.
•Choose the right blade or cutting accessory for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do,
=Use The Right Tool, Don'tforce tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for
°Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cutoff wheels, friction wheels (metal cutting blades) wire wheels or buffing wheels They can fly apart explosively..
•Cut only wood, wood like or plastic materials, Do not cut metal,,
•Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully:
-Always use unbroken, balanced blades designed to fit this saw's5/8 inch arbor
-Do not over tighten arbor nut Use arbor wrenches to "snug" it securely
-Use only sharp blades with properly set teeth Con- sult a professional blade sharpener when in doubt
-Keep blades clean of gum and resin
-Never use the saw without the proper blade insert,
Inspect your work area. o Keep work area clean
°Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents, Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust
o To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw near flammabte liquids, vapors or gases
o To avoid injury, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the table while blade is spinning tt could cut or throw anything hitting the blade
Plan your work
°Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face, ears
•Use the right tool Don't force too! or attachment to do a job it was not designed for
Dress for safety
•Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw you into moving parts
•Wear nonslip footwear,
°Tie back long hair.
°Roll long sleeves above the elbow
•Noise levels vary widely, To avoid possible hearing
damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using table saw for hours at a time.
°Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87 1 (shown on package) Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses They are not safety glasses Safety goggles are available at Sears retail stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z871 could seriously hurt you when they break,
WEAR YOUR
•For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles
Inspect your workpiece.
•Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut
•When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:
. A piece of molding for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture of jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip whiIe being cut Use jigs or fixtures where needed to prevent workpiece shifting
•Use a different, better suited type of tool for work that can'tbe made stable
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