POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Important Safety Instructions
•TO REDUCE THE RISK OF KICKBACK AND OTHER INJURIES, KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from spindle before turning tool on. Tools, scrap pieces and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing injury.
•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
•DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area well-lit to avoid tripping or placing arms, hands and fingers in danger.
•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. Your shop is a potentially dangerous environment.
•MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. The unauthorized start-up of a machine by a child or visitor may result in injury.
•DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed.
•USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. Using the incorrect tool or attachment may result in personal injury.
•USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. If your product is equipped with a cord set, use only three-wire extension cords that have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
| | | MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS |
Volts | | Total Length of Cord in Feet | | |
120V | | | 0-25 | 26-50 | 51-100 | 101-150 |
240V | | | 0-50 | 51-100 | 101-200 | 201-300 |
Ampere Rating | | | | |
More Not more | AWG | | | |
ThanThan | | | | |
0 | - | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | - | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | - | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | - | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended |
•WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents may cover moving parts and should also be avoided.
•ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS wear certified safety equipment:
•ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
•ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection
•NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.
•DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may cause personal injury.
•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep blades sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly main- tained blades and machines can further damage the blade or machine and/or cause injury.
•TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, when making repairs or changing locations. Do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
•REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the power cord. In the event of a power failure, move the switch to the “OFF” position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
•USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may be hazardous when used on another tool. Consult the instruction manual for recom- mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
•NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
•CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function—check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off. Damaged parts can cause further damage to the machine and/or personal injury.
•DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. Serious injury can result.
•DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors and switches in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.
•STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious injury.
•DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (gained from frequent use of your saw) TO REPLACE SAFETY RULES. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
Additional Safety Rules for Table Saws
•AVOID AWKWARD POSITIONS, where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into a saw blade or other cutting tool.
•NEVER REACH IN BACK OF, OR AROUND, THE CUTTING TOOL with either hand to hold down the workpiece.
