5.
Additional Safety Rules
12. THINK SAFETY
SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR COMMON
SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE
TABLE SAW IS BEING USED.
Do not allow familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your table saw) to become
commonplace. Always remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
The operation of any
power tool can result in
foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear
safety goggles that comply
with ANSI Z87.1 (shown
on package) before
commencing power tool operation.
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
WARNING
!
Double Insulated Tools
Extension Cords
Double Insulation
is a design concept used in electric
power tools which eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
It is a recognized and approved system by Underwriter’s
Laboratories, CSA and Federal OSHA authorities.
IMPORTANT:
Servicing of a tool with double insulation re-
quires care and knowledge of the system and should be
performed only by a qualified service technician.
WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACE-
MENT PARTS.
POLARIZED PLUGS. If your tool is equipped with a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than the other), this plug will fit
in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not change the plug in
any way.
Replace damaged cords immediately.
Use of damaged cords can shock, burn
or electrocute.
Always use proper extension cord. If an
extension cord is necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors should be used to prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating. The
table shows the correct size to use, depending on cord
length and nameplate amperage rating of tool. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge. Always use U.L. and CSA listed
extension cords.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Wire Sizes in mm
2
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
25
50
100 150
15
30
60
120
18
16
16
14
.75 .75 1.5
2.5
18
16
14
12
.75 1.0 2.5
4.0
18
16
14
12
.75 1.0 2.5
4.0
16
16
14
12
1.0 2.5 4.0
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14
12
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Cord Length in Feet
Cord Length in Meters
WARNING
Wear Eye Protection
WARNING
!
