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SASWTY INSTRUCT|ONS TO OP£RATOR
WARNING: Do not connect power cord
until _he following steps have been
satisfactorily completed:
a. READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THE FOL-
LOWING INSTRUCTIONS and the "SAFETY RULES
FOR POWER TOOLS" ON PAGE 2.
b. Examination and operating familiarity with ON-OFF
switch, elevation control, bevel control, miter gauge,
and rip fence.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the power
cord when removing the table insert,
changing the cutting too{, or making
adjustments.
1. The saw should be baited down if there is any tendency
to tip over or move during normal operations. The
saw table should be approximately 36-inches above
the floor.
2. The saw work area should have adequate overhead,
non-glare light and adequate surrounding work space.
3. The saw should be positioned so neither the operator
nor o casual observer is forced to stand in llne with
the sow blade.
4. Kickbacks can cause serious injury. A "kickback" occurs
when a part of the workplace binds on the saw blade or
binds between the saw blade and the rip fence or other
fixed object, risesfrom the table, and is thrown toward
the operator. Kickbacks are usually caused by one or
more of the following conditions:
a. Failure to use a spreader when ripping, or failure to
maintain the spreader in alignment with the saw
blade.
b. Improperly conditioned (dull) saw that permits the
material to pinch on the out-feed edge of the saw
and rise from the table.
c. Failure to determine that the rip fence and the saw
blade are parallel to one another.
d. Ri0ping wood that has a twisted grain, does not
hove a straight edge to guide along the fence, or
wood that is twisted or not flat (which may rock on
the table and pinch the blade).
e. Confining the cut-off piece when ripping or cross-
cutting.
f. Ripping by applying the feed force to the section
of the workpiece that will become the cut-off (free)
piece (feed force when ripping should always be
applied between the saw blade and the fence -- use
push stick for narrow or short work).
g. Releasing workpiece before operation is complete;
not pushing the workplace all the way past the saw
blade.
5. Injury from kickbacks can be prevented or minimized
by:
a. Avoiding any of the causes noted above;
b. Making sure by trial before starting the cut that the
anti-kickback pawls will stop the kickback once it
has started (sharpen all points if they do not);
c. Keeping your face and body always out of line of
possible kickbacks, including turning the switch ON
and OFF.
d. Always wearing safety goggles.
e. Never use both the rip fence and miter gauge dur-
ing the same operation,
6. A large proportion of tilting arbor saw accidents is
caused by dull, badly set, improperly filed cutting tools,
by gum or resin adhering to cutting tools and by fence
misalignment (out of parallel). Such conditions cause
the materia{ to stick, jam, stall the saw, or kick-back at
the operator. Cracked saw blades should be discarded
immediately. A saw blade can become cracked if it
wobbles or if it is not in balance. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
FREE A STALLED SAW BLADE WITHOUT TURNING
THE SAW OFF. Avoid potential injury by proper cutting
tool and machine maintenance.
7. Gloves should not be worn while operating the saw.
Loose flowing garments, jewelry (rings, wrist watches,
etc.), and neckties should never be worn. Long sleeves
should be roiled to above the elbows.
8. To protect your eyes, always wear safety goggles. In
addition, wear a face shield to protect against flying
particles. Ear protectors (ear plugs or muffs) should be
used during extended periods of operation.
9. Provide proper support for the workpiece, based on its
size and the type of operation to be performed; hold
the work firmly against the gauge or guide. Use a push
stick when ripping short work (under 6-inches fang), or
marrow work. A push block or mi_r gauge hold-down
should be used when dadoing or molding.
10, Never use a length stop (such as the fence when cross-
cutting) on the free end or edge of the workplace. Never
hang onto or touch the free end of workplace, or a free
piece that is cut off, while power is "ON" and/or the
sawblade is rotating. In short, to guard against kick-
backs or other potential accidents, the cut-off piece in
any thru-sawing operation must never be confined it
must be allowed to move lalera!ly. Never use the rip
fence when cross-cutting, or the miter gauge when
ripping.
1I. Cross-cutting operations are more conveniently worked
and with greater safety if an auxiliary wood facing is
attached to the miter gauge using the holes provided.
12. Do not leave a long board unsupported so the spring
of the board causes it to shift on the table. A support
should be used to catch the end of the board behind the
blade.
13. Never climb on or near the saw. Never leave the saw
with power on, or before the cutting tool has come to
a complete stop.
14. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions, where
a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into a saw
blade or other cutting toot. Never reach in back of the
cutting tool with either hand to hold down the work-
piece.
(Continued an Next Page)
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