GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
• FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE
PRODUCT STAND. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Cluttered or poorly-lit work areas, surfaces and
benches can lead to accidents. Do not leave anything on stand when machine is in use. Allow enough room and
provide proper support for work piece and operation of the machine.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY from work area.
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip protective footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• EYE PROTECTION. All persons in work area should wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday eyeglasses
with impact resistant lenses are not safety glasses. Eye equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 or CAN/CSA
Z94.3 standards.
• HEARING PROTECTION. All people in work area should wear proper hearing protection consistent with noise
levels and exposure. Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.
• DUST PROTECTION. Use of power tools can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory damage. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate machines in well-
ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system whenever possible. Exposure
to dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease),
cancer, and death. Avoid breathing dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your
mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Use properly fitting NIOSH/
OSHA/MSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure and wash exposed areas with
soap and water.
• THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED TO BE USED PRIMARILY AS A STAND FOR MITER SAWS. IT MAY BE USED
WITH PORTABLE PLANERS. DO NOT alter the stand, use it with other products, or for other purposes. The stand
will support 400 lbs., including both machine and work piece. Any misuse or abuse can result in product damage
or personal injury.
• USE CARE WHEN ASSEMBLING, MOVING, RAISING OR LOWERING THE STAND to avoid the risk of pinching
hands and fingers.
• PLACE THE STAND ON A FLAT AND LEVEL SURFACE to prevent rocking or tipping. Do not use the stand on an
uneven, unstable or slippery surface. Always check the stability of the stand before connecting machine to power
source.
• DO NOT STAND ON THIS PRODUCT or use the support extensions as a ladder or scaffolding. It is unsafe to
climb, sit or stand on this product.
• CHECK PRODUCT FOR DAMAGE. Before using stand, and after it has been dropped or damaged, check moving
and affected components of stand and any attached machines FOR ALIGNMENT, BINDING, BREAKAGE AND
ANY OTHER CONDITION THAT MAY AFFECT THE MACHINE’S PERFORMANCE AND THE STAND’S ABILITY
TO PROPERLY SUPPORT AND SECURE THE MACHINE. DO NOT USE A DAMAGED PRODUCT. A DAMAGED
PRODUCT SHOULD BE PROPERLY REPAIRED USING ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
• CHECK ALL SUPPORTS TO CONFIRM THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY LOCKED IN PLACE BEFORE CONNECTING
MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE.
• DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE ATTACHING IT TO STAND, AND WHEN MACHINE IS
NOT IN USE.
• PROPERLY MOUNT MACHINE AND ADJUST WORK PIECE SUPPORTS SO THE WORK PIECE(S) WILL BE
LEVEL WITH MACHINE TABLE.
• PROPERLY SECURE THE MACHINE TO THE STAND BEFORE CONNECTING IT TO POWER SOURCE.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE STAND FOR OPERATIONS INVOLVING AN AWKWARD OR OVERSIZED WORK PIECE
THAT COULD CAUSE THE STAND TO TIP OVER.
• WHEN TRANSPORTING STAND, MAKE SURE IT IS PROPERLY SECURED TO PREVENT MOVEMENT AND
POSSIBLE DAMAGE.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
If stand is loaned to someone, also loan them these instructions.
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