D. Plan your cut to avoid KICKBACKS and THROW- BACKS - when a part or all of the workpiece binds
on the blade and is thrown violently back toward the front of the saw.
f. Never cut FREEHAND: Always use either a Rip Fence, Miter Gauge or fixture to position and guide the work, so it won'ttwist, bind on the blade and kickback.
2.Make sure there'sno debris between the work- piece and its supports.
3.Whencutting irregularlyshapedworkpieces,
plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:
a.A piece of molding, for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut. Use jigs or fixtures where needed to prevent workpiece shifting.
b.Use a different, better suited type of tool for work that can'tbe made stable.
4.Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpieces:
a.Use extra supports (tables, saw horses blocks, etc.) for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top. NEVER useanother person as a substitute for a Table Extension, or as additional sup- port for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help feed, support or pull the workpiece.
b.Neverconfinethepiecebeingcutoff. That is, the piece NOT againstthe Fence, MiterGauge or fixture. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it. It must be free to
move. Ifconfined, itcouldgetwedged against the blade and cause a kickback or throw-
back.
c.Never cut more than one workpiece at atime.
d.Never turn your table saw "ON" before clear- ing everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table.
4.Planthewayyouwill pushtheworkplecethrough.
A.NEVER pug the workpiece through. Start and finish the cut from the front of the table saw.
B.NEVER put your fingers or hands in the path of the sawblade or other cutting tool.
C.NEVER reach in back of the cuttingtoolwith either hand to
D.Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into a sawblade or other cutting tool.
E.DONq" OVERREACH. Always keep good footing and balance.
F. Push the workpiece against the rotation of the blade. NEVER feed material into the cutting tool from the rear of the saw.
G.Always push the workpiece all the way past the sawblade.
H. As much as possible, keep your face and body to one side of the sawblade, out of line with a possible kickback or throwback.
I.NEVER turn the saw"ON"before clearing the table of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the work- piece and related feed or support devices for the cut planned.
WHENEVER SAW BLADE IS SPINNING
WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from fre- quent use of your table saw) cause a careless mis- take. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.
1.Before actually cutting with the saw, watch it while it runs for a short while. If it makes an unfamiliar noise
or vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplugthe saw. Do not restart untiltinding andfixing the problem.
2.Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool turns toward the front of the saw.
3.Set the cutting tool as low as possible for the cut you'replanning.
4.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work. Make sure bystanders are clear of the saw and workpiece.
5.Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.
6.DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the ._obbetter and safer at its designed rate. Feed the workpiece intothe blade only fast enough to let it cut without bogging down or binding.
7.Before freeing any jammed material:
A.Turn switch "OFF".
B.Unplug the saw.
C.Wait for all moving parts to stop.
D.Checkblade, Spreader and Fence for proper align- ment before starting, again.
8.To avoid throwback of cut off pieces;
A.Use the Guard Assembly.
B.To remove loose pieces beneath or trapped inside the Guard:
1; Turn saw "OFF".
2.Remove Switch Key.
3.Wait for blade to stop before lifting the Guard.
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