Grizzly G1023SLWX, G1023SLX instruction manual Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws

Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws

1.ALWAYS use blade guard, splitter and anti-kickback fingers on all ''through-saw- ing'' operations. Through-sawing opera- tions are those when the blade cuts com- pletely through the workpiece as in ripping or crosscutting.

2.AVOID KICKBACKS. A condition in which a piece of wood is thrown back towards an operator at a high rate of speed. If you do not have a complete understanding of how kickback occurs, or how to prevent it, DO NOT operate this table saw.

3.ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the miter gauge or fence while holding down against the table.

4.ALWAYS use a push-stick for ripping nar- row stock.

5.NEVER perform any operation ''free-hand'' which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the work.

6.NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade.

7.NEVER reach behind or over the blade with either hand while the saw is running. If kickback occurs, that hand will be pulled into the spinning blade.

8.NEVER use the miter gauge and rip fence at the same time. Move the rip fence out of the way when crosscutting.

9.NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF.

10.PROVIDE adequate support to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long workpieces.

11.AVOID awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade.

12.IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC- ING DIFFICULTIES performing the intend- ed operation, stop using the machine! Then contact our service department or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed.

13.ALWAYS LOWER OR REMOVE SAW BLADE WHEN NOT IN USE.

14.NEVER USE A DAMAGED SAW BLADE OR ONE THAT HAS BEEN DROPPED.

15.DADO AND RABBET OPERATIONS PRESENT SPECIFIC DANGER because those operations must be performed with the blade guard removed. Be especially aware of your personal safety whenever operating saw with the guard removed, and always immediately replace the blade guard after these operations are complete.

Like all power tools, there is danger asso- ciated with table saws. Accidents are fre- quently caused by lack of familiarity or fail- ure to pay attention. Use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibil- ity of operator injury. If normal safety pre- cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Operating this machinery may require additional safety precautions specific to your shop environment. Failure to use rea- sonable caution while operating this machine could result in serious personal injury.

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