SAFETY RULES
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of checking to see that
adjusting tools are removed before switching machine on.
• Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding, breakage,
mounting and any other condition that may affect a tool's operation.
• Maintain proper adjustment of rip fence and blade guard.
• Never adjust saw while running. Disconnect power to avoid accidental start-up.
• Have damaged or worn power cords replaced immediately.
• Keep blade sharp for efficient and safest operation.
TOOL USE
• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for
which it was not designed.
• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A chart on page 66 shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
• Disconnect tool before changing blade.
• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STATING. Make sure switch is in
off position before plugging in.
• Keep hands away from blade and moving parts and cutting surfaces.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use only for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting edge is unintentionally contacted.
• Know your tool. Learn the tool's operation, application and specific limitations.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Handle workpiece correctly. Press firmly against table. Protect hands from possible
injury.
• Turn machine off if it jams. Blade jams when it digs too deeply into workpiece.
(Motor force keeps it stuck in the work.)
• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
WARNING : For your own safety, do not operate your saw until it is completely
assembled and installed according to instructions.
STABILITY OF SAW
If there is any tendency for the saw to tip over or move during certain cutting
operations, such as cutting extremely heavy panels or long heavy boards, the saw
should be bolted down.
If you attach any kind of extensions over 24" wide to either end of the saw, make
sure you either bolt the saw to the floor, as appropriate, or support the outer end
of the extension from the bench or floor, as appropriate.
LOCATION
The saw should be positioned so neither the operator nor a casual observer is forced
to stand in line with the saw blade.
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