21.Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and
22.Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
23.Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. The right tool will do the job better and safer.
24.Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
25.Maintain tools with care. Keep blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
26.Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.
27.Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.
28.Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until the blade comes to a complete stop.
29.Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.
30.Never place hands directly in line with the saw blade.
31.Always use push sticks when cutting small material.
32.Raise or lower the blade guide only when the machine has been turned off and the blade has stopped moving.
33.Always wear leather gloves when handling saw blades. The operator should not wear gloves when operating the machine.
34.Do not allow the saw blade to rest against the workpiece when the saw is not running.
35.The saw must be stopped and the electrical supply must be cut off before any blade replacement, drive belt replacement, or any periodic service or maintenance is performed on the machine.
36.Remove cut off pieces carefully, keeping hands away from the blade. The saw must be stopped and the electrical supply cut off or machine unplugged before reaching into the cutting area.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly even death.
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