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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
BEFORE EACH USE: 4 Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully.
1. Inspect your saw. a.
a.
To avoid injury from aCCidenta_ starting, unptug
the saw, turn the switch off ana remove the sw_tcn
key before raising or remowng the guara chang-
ing the cutting tool, changing the setup or adjust-
ing anything.
b.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect the way _t
works. If any part is missing, bent. or broken in
any way, or any electrical parts don't work proper-
ly,turn the saw off and unplug the saw.
c. Replace damaged, m_ssing, or failed parts before
using the saw again.
d.
Use the sawblade guard, spreader, and antikick-
back pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever the
blade comes through the top of the workplace).
Make sure the pawls work properly Make sure
the spreader is in line with the sawbiade.
e. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCH-
ES. Form habit of checking for and remowng
keys and adjusting wrenches from tool before
turning it on.
f. To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces
(kickback and throwback):
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCES.
SORIES - Follow the instructions that come
witl_ the accessories. Using other accessories
may be dangerous.
b.
C.
d.
To avoid cutting too! failure and thrown
shrapnel (broken pieces of blade), use only
10" or smatler blades or other cutting tools
marked for speeds of 3450 rpm or higher.
Always use unbroken, balanced blades
designed to fit this saw's 5/8" arbor.
When thru--sawing, (making cuts where the
blade comes through the workpiece top)
always use a 10 inch diameter blade. This
keeps the spreader in closest to the blade.
Do not overtighten arbor nut. Use arbor
wrenches to "snug" it securely.
e. Use only sharp blades with properly set
teeth. Consult a professional blade sharpen-
er when in doubt.
f. Keep blades clean of gum and resin.
5. Adjust table inserts flush with the table top.
NEVER use the saw without the proper insert.
6. Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and
no parts have any excessive play.
2 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
a. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
b. To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use
me saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
2. Choose the right blade or cutting accessory for
the material and the type of cutting you plan to
do.
3.
Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cut-off
wheels, friction wheels (metal slitting blades)
wire wheels or buffing wheel. They can fly
apart explosively.
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