Grizzly G1022SM instruction manual Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws

Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws

1.THRU-SAWING:Use blade guard, splitter, and anti-kickback fingers on all thru-saw- ing operations. See Page 12 for the defin- ition of thru-sawing.

2.KICKBACK: Use anti-kickback devices during ALL cutting operations. If you do not have a complete understanding of how kickback occurs, or how to prevent it, Do not operate this table saw. See Page 12 for the definition of kickback.

3.DANGEROUS REACHING: Do not reach behind or over the saw blade with either hand while the saw is running.

4.PUSHSTICK: Use a push stick when rip- ping narrow stock.

5.FREE-HAND CUTTING: The fence or the miter gauge must support the workpiece during all cutting operations.

6.BODY POSITION WHEN CUTTING: Do not stand or have any part of your body in- line with the path of the saw blade.

7.WORKPIECE CONTROL: Hold the work- piece firmly against the miter gauge or fence and hold the workpiece firmly against the table.

8.CROSSCUTTING: Move the rip fence out of the way when crosscutting.

9.MITER GAUGE/RIP FENCE: Never use the miter gauge and rip fence at the same time.

10.STALLED BLADE: Never attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw off.

11.CUTOFF TABLES: Use adequate support to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long workpieces.

12.HAND SAFETY: Avoid awkward cutting operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the saw blade.

13.SAW BLADE: Lower the saw blade below the table when not in use.

14.DAMAGED SAW BLADE: Never use a damaged saw blade or one that has been dropped.

15.DADO CUTTING: There is a high degree of risk involved with any dado operation. See Page 12 for the definition of dado.

Unfamiliarity with this manual could result in serious personal injury. Become familiar with the contents of this manual, including all the safety warnings.

No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Operating this machinery may require additional safety precautions spe- cific to your shop environment. Failure to use reasonable caution while operating this machine could result in serious per- sonal injury.

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