GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR TOOL
Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to
the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its
specific potential hazards.
2. GROUND THE TOOL.
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a
3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type
receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is the grounding
wire.
NEVER
connect the green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.
Keep in good working order, properly adjusted and aligned.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the
floor is clean and not slippery due to wax and sawdust build-up.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate
surroun-ding work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF.
-with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
9. USE PROPER SPEED.
A tool will do a better and safer job when operated at the
proper speed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings,
watch) because they could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair. Roll up long sleeves above the elbows.
12. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses, thet are
NOT
safety glasses.
Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
13. DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the
instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool tips over. Do not store materials
such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are damaged
should be carefully checked to ensure that they will operate
properly and perform their intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other parts that
are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED.
Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any tool running until it comes to
a complete stop.
1. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
in your table saw manual
regarding the proper installation and use of your table saw.
2. USE THE SAW
blade guard, spreader and anti-kickback pawls for
any thrusawing (whenever the blade comes through the top of the
workpiece). Make sure the pawls work properly and that the
spreader is perfectly aligned with the saw blade.
3. USE EXTRA SUPPORTS
(tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) for any
workpiece large enough to tip when not held down to the table top.
4. TO AVOID
kickbacks and slips into the saw blade, make sure the
fence is parallel to the saw blade.
5. MAKE SURE
there is no debris between the workpiece and its
supports.
6. AVOID HAND POSITIONS
where a sudden slip could cause fingers
and hands to move into the saw blade or other cutting tool(s).
7. PUSH THE WORKPIECE
against the rotation of the saw blade.
NEVER feed material into the cutting tool from the rear of the table
saw.
8. KEEP YOUR FACE AND BODY
to one side of the saw blade, out
of line with a possible kickback or throwback.
9. NEVER
use the mitre gauge when ripping or in combination with
the fence.
10. NEVER
use the fence when crosscutting.
11. TO AVOID INJURY
from accidental starting, unplug the saw, turn
the switch off and remove the switch key before raising or
removing the blade guard, changing any cutting tool, changing the
set-up or adjusting anything.
12. USE A PUSH STICK
whenever the fence is 2 inches or less from
the saw blade. When thru sawing, use an auxilary fence and push
block whenever the fence must be between 1/2 inch and 2 inches
from the saw blade. NEVER thru saw rip cuts less than 1/2 inch
wide.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RIP FENCE SYSTEMS
