18. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep the blade sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
changing accessories.
19. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep your proper footing and balance at
all times. For best footing wear rubber soled footwear. Keep
floor clear of oil, scrap wood, etc.
20. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Take precautions to prevent
access to the machine when it is not in use.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS
1.
ALWAYS use saw Blade Guard, Riving Knife and Antikickback Pawls for every operation.
2.
ALWAYS old the work firmly against the Mitre Gauge or Rip Fence.
3.
USE push-stick when required. Always use a push-stick for ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping
applications in instruction manual where push-stick is covered in detai.
4.
NEVER perform any operation freehand’ which means using your hands to support or guide
the work piece. Always use either the Rip Fence or the Mitre Gauge to position and guide the
work.
5.
NEVER stand, or have any part of your body, in line with the path of the saw blade. Keep your
hands out of the line of the saw blade.
6.
NEVER reach behind or over the saw blade for any reason.
7.
REMOVE the rip fence completely when crosscutting.
8.
If off cuts of wood become jammed in the machine, switch off and disconnect from supply
before removal.
9.
NEVER use the Rip Fence as a cut-off gauge when crosscutting.
10. NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw
OFF Turn off power switch immediately to prevent motor damage.
11. PROVIDE adequate support to the rear and sides of the saw table or
wide or long workpieces.
12. AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) by keeping blade
sharp, keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade, keeping riving knife
and anti kickback pawls and guard in place. Do not release work before
it is pushed all the way past the saw blade. Do not rip work that is twisted or warped or does not
have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
13. AVOID awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to
move into the saw blade,
14. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve
or otherwise damage the material. Only a soft damp cloth should be used
to clean plastic parts.
15. PERMANENTLY MOUNT your table saw before performing any cutting
operations. Refer to ‘Mounting the Saw’ on page 12
16. NEVER cut metals or materials which may make hazardous dust.
17. ALWAYS use in a well ventilated area. Remove sawdust frequently. Clean
out sawdust from the Interior of the saw to prevent a potential fire hazard.
This is particularly important if a dust extraction device is not used. Always
clean away sawdust at the end of a days’ operation.
