ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. All users and bystanders MUST ALWAYS wear certified safety equipment:
•ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection..
2.AVOID AWKWARD POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into a saw blade or other cutting tool.
3.KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS AWAY from the blade to prevent serious injury.
4.USE A PUSH STICK OR PUSH BLOCK THAT IS APPROPRIATE TO THE APPLICATION TO PUSH WORKPIECES THROUGH THE SAW. A push stick is a wooden or
5.DO NOT PERFORM RIPPING, CROSSCUTTING, OR ANY OTHER OPERATION FREEHAND.
6.NEVER reach around or over the saw blade.
7.STABILITY. Make sure that the radial arm saw is firmly mounted to a secure surface before use and does not move. If the mobility kit is installed, raise the moveable casters)) so that the saw is in its stationary position.
8.NEVER CUT FERROUS METALS (those with iron or steel content) or masonry. Damage to the saw and personal injury may result.
9.THE PROPER THROAT PLAT MUST BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES to reduce the risk of a thrown workpiece and possible injury.
10.USE THE CORRECT SAW BLADE FOR THE INTENDED OPERATION. The blade must rotate toward the front of the saw. Always tighten the blade arbor nut securely. Before use, inspect the blade for cracks or missing teeth. Do not use a damaged blade.
11.NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED SAW BLADE WITHOUT FIRST TURNING THE MACHINE OFF. If a workpiece or
12.NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece against the blade to reduce the risk of a thrown workpiece and personal injury.
15.NEVER HAVE ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN LINE WITH THE PATH OF THE SAW BLADE. Personal injury will occur.
16.NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, OR
17.CLEAN THE TABLE/WORK AREA BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE. Lock the switch in the "OFF" position to prevent unauthorized use.
18.DO NOT LEAVE A LONG BOARD (OR OTHER WORKPIECE) UNSUPPORTED SO THE SPRING OF THE BOARD CAUSES IT TO SHIFT ON THE TABLE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE INJURY. Provide proper support for the workpiece, base on its size and the type of operation to be performed. Hold the work firmly against the fence and down against the table surface. If supports are attached to the saw, be certain that the saw will not tip under the load.
19.DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
20.OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
21.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sunmer Avenue, Cleveland, OH
The lower retractable blade guard provides operator protection from the saw blade. To reduce the risk of potential hazards of the lower blade guard, use the following rules:
a.KEEP YOUR HANDS AWAY FROM THE GUARD. As the blade cuts, the guard will lift and leave part of the blade exposed.
b.TURN THE UNIT OFF AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE FREEING A JAMMED LOWER GUARD. The guard can get jammed in previous kerfs in the table or fence. Always anticipate the path of the guard.
c.USE CAUTION when making bevel cuts to be sure that the lower guard is never pinched toward the blade.
d.THE LOWER GUARD CAN JAM AGAINST THE FENCE DURING NARROW
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