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Specific Safety Rules - table saw parts

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  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 gauge 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 workpieces.  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.  ONLY USE BLADES within the thickness range stamped on the spreader/riving knife.  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. h) Never operate saw on floor or below waist height.  NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF MATERIAL AT A TIME.  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also. 5

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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 gauge 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 cut-
ting.
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 workpieces.
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.
ONLY USE BLADES
within the thickness range stamped
on the spreader/riving knife.
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.
h)
Never operate saw on floor or below waist height.
NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF MATERIAL
AT A TIME.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.