Ryobi RTS10 English Manual - Page 5

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  FIRMLy bOLT THE SAw TO A wORK bENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately hip height.  NEVER OPERATE THE SAw ON THE FLOOR.  GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back towards the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.  USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.  SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels.  Remove all fences and auxiliary tables before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an accident causing possible serious personal injury.  ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, Spreader, AND ANTIKICKBACK PAWLS on all "through-sawing" operations. Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting. Keep the blade guard down, the anti-kickback pawls down, and the spreader in place over the blade.  ALWAYS SECURE work firmly against the rip fence or miter gauge. NEVER use the rip fence during the same operation as the miter gauge.  ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NARROW STOCK. A push stick is a device used to push a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands. Size and shape can vary but the push stick must always be narrower than the workpiece to prevent the push stick from contacting the saw blade. When ripping narrow stock, always use a push stick, so your hand does not come close to the saw blade. Use a featherboard and push blocks for non-through cuts.  NEVER perform any operation "freehand" which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position and guide the work.  NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade.  NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.  MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross cutting.  DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same operation.  NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross cutting.  NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source.  PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces.  AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) by: a) Keeping blade sharp. b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade. c) Keeping spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and blade guard in place and operating. d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick. e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.  IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.  AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool.  Use only recommended accessories listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.  make sure the work area has ample lighting to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the table saw.  ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply.  THIS TOOL should have the following markings: a) Wear eye protection. b) Use saw blade guard and spreader/riving knife for every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing. c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade. d) Use a push stick when required. e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk of kickback. f) Do not perform any operation freehand. g) Never reach around or over the saw blade.  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.