Product Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. 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.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This rip 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 rip saw, do not use until proper training
and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this rip 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. Your rip saw is provided with a 15HP main motor; do not equip your rip saw with a motor of
higher horsepower.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this rip saw. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating the rip saw, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past
the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips
are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Keep hands outside the machine. Never reach under the guards to try to clear stock that stops
feeding.
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 switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.
12. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source. A
machine under repair should be red tagged to show that it should not be used until maintenance is
complete.
14. 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.
15. 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.
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 starter 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 moving parts. Do not
overreach or use excessive force to perform any machine operation.
23. Be sure the blade rotates under power in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front of
rip saw (see page 6 for orientation of machine sides).