17.Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and
18.Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
19.Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
20.Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing safety keys.
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 blade sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
26.Check the saw blade for cracks or missing teeth. Do not use a cracked or dull blade or one with missing teeth or improper set. Make sure the blade is securely locked on the arbor.
27.Keep hands clear of the blade area. Do not reach past the blade to clear parts or scrap with the saw blade running. Never saw freehand. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to contact the blade.
28.Do not attempt to saw boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign material, on its surface. Do not attempt to saw twisted, warped, bowed or “in wind” stock unless one edge has been jointed for guiding purposes prior to sawing.
29.Do not attempt to saw long or wide boards unsupported where spring or weight could cause the board to shift position.
30.Always use the riving knife, blade guard, push stick and other safety devices for all operations where they can be used. On operations such as dadoing or molding where the blade guard cannot be used, use feather boards, fixtures and other safety devices and use extreme caution. Reinstall the riving knife and blade guard immediately after completing the operation that required their removal.
31.Be sure the saw blade rotates clockwise when viewed from the motor side (left side) of the machine.
32.Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.
33.Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.
34.Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
35.Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the machine.
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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