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DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY.Alwaysdis-
connect machine from power supply before ser-
vicing, adjusting, or changing cutting tools (bits,
blades,cutters,etc.).MakesureswitchisinOFF
positionbeforereconnectingtoavoidanunexpect-
edorunintentionalstart.
APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators
can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only allow
trained or properly supervised people to use
machine. When machine is not being used, dis-
connect power, remove switch keys, or lock-out
machinetopreventunauthorizeduse—especially
aroundchildren.Makeworkshopkidproof!
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Donotuse
machinery in wet or rainy locations, cluttered
areas,aroundflammables,orindarkareas.Keep
workareaclean,dry,andwell-lighted.
ONLY USE AS INTENDED. Only use machine
for its intended purpose. Never modify machine
forapurposenotintendedbythemanufacturer!
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.Consult
thisowner’smanualorthemanufacturerforrec-
ommended accessories. Using improper acces-
sorieswillincreasetheriskofseriousinjury.
CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keepchildren
andbystandersasafedistanceawayfromwork
area.Stopusingmachineifchildrenorbystand-
ersbecomeadistraction.
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS.Neverleave
adjustmenttools,chuckkeys,wrenches,etc.inor
onmachine—especiallynearmovingparts.Verify
removalbeforestarting!
SECURING WORKPIECE. When required, use
clampsorvisesto secure workpiece.Asecured
workpieceprotectshandsandfreesbothofthem
tooperatethemachine.
FEED DIRECTION.Unlessotherwisenoted,feed
work against the rotation of blades or cutters.
Feedinginthesamedirectionofrotationmaypull
yourhandintothecut.
FORCING MACHINERY.Donotforcemachine.
Itwilldothejobsaferandbetteratthe rate for
whichitwasdesigned.
GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers can
protect you from accidental contact with moving
parts or flying debris. Make sure they are prop-
erlyinstalled,undamaged,andworkingcorrectly
beforeusingmachine.
NEVER STAND ON MACHINE.Seriousinjuryor
accidental contact with cutting tool may occur if
machineistipped.Machinemaybedamaged.
STABLE MACHINE. Unexpectedmovementdur-
ing operations greatly increases risk of injury or
loss of control. Before starting, verify machines
arestableandmobilebase(ifused)islocked.
AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper footing
andbalanceatalltimeswhenoperatingmachine.
Donotoverreach!Avoidawkwardhandpositions
that make workpiece control difficult or increase
theriskofaccidentalinjury.
UNATTENDED OPERATION. Neverleave
machinerunningwhileunattended.Turnmachine
offandensureallmovingpartscompletelystop
beforewalkingaway.
MAINTAIN WITH CARE.Followallmaintenance
instructions and lubrication schedules to keep
machineingoodworkingcondition.Animproperly
maintainedmachineincreasesriskofinjury.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect
machine for damaged parts, loose bolts, mis-
adjusted or mis-aligned parts, binding, or any
other conditions that may affect safe operation.
Alwaysrepairorreplacedamagedormis-adjust-
edpartsbeforeoperatingmachine.
MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When disconnect-
ing cord-connected machines frompower,grab
andpulltheplug—NOTthecord.Pullingthecord
maydamage the wires inside. Donothandle
cord/plugwithwethands.Avoidcorddamageby
keepingitawayfromheatedsurfaces,hightraffic
areas,harshchemicals,andwet/damplocations.
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. Ifatanytime
youare experiencing difficulties performing the
intended operation,stopusingthemachine!
Contactour Technical Support Department at
(570)546-9663.