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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS MACHINE.
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand all instructions and
safety information that accompanied the table
saw with which this fence system will be used.
3. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
4. Replace the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
5. The table saw is designed and intended for
use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the
proper and safe operation of a table saw, do
not use until proper training and knowledge
have been obtained.
6. Do not use the table saw for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes,
Powermatic disclaims any real or implied
warranty and holds itself harmless from any
injury that may result from that use.
7. Always wear approved safety glasses or face
shield while using a table saw. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.
8. Before operating the table saw, remove tie,
rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Do not wear loose
clothing. Confine long hair. Non-slip footwear
or anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do
not
wear gloves.
9. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
11. Make certain the machine is properly
grounded.
12. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source. A machine under repair should be
RED TAGGED to show it must not be used
until maintenance is complete.
13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before turning it on.
14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately.
15. Check the alignment of the riving knife, fence
and miter slot to the blade. A caution decal is
installed on each guard to remind the operator
of the dangers of improper machine operation.
16. Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
18. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing safety keys.
21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-
play” are careless acts that can result in
serious injury.
22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that
you do not fall or lean against the blade or
other moving parts. Do not overreach or use
excessive force to perform any machine
operation.
23. Use the right tool at the correct speed and
feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed. The
right tool will do the job better and safer.
24. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
25. Maintain tools with care. Keep blade sharp and
clean for the best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
26. Check the saw blade for cracks or missing
teeth. Do not use a cracked or dull blade or
one with missing teeth or improper set. Make
sure the blade is securely locked on the arbor.
