Specifications

D.PlanyourcuttoavoidKICKBACKSandTHROW-
BACKS -when a part or allof the workpiece binds
on the blade and isthrown violently back toward
the front of the saw.
1. Never cut FREEHAND: Always use either a
Rip Fence, Miter Gauge or fixture to position
and guide thework, so it won't twist, bind onthe
blade and kickback.
2. Make sure there's no debris between the work-
piece and its supports.
3. Whencutting irregularly shaped workpleces,
plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the
blade:
a. A piece of molding, for example, must fieflat
or be held by a fixture or jig thatwill not let it
twist, rock or slipwhile being cut. Use jigs or
fixtures where needed to prevent workpiece
shifting.
b. Use a different, better suited type of tool for
work that can't be made stable.
4. Use extra caution with large, very small or
awkward workpieces:
a. Use extra supports (tables, saw horses,
blocks, etc.) foranyworkpieces largeenough
to tip when not held down to the table top.
NEVER use another person as a substitute
for a Table Extension, or as additional sup-
port for a workpiece that is longer or wider
than the basic saw table, or to help feed,
support or pull the workpiece.
b. Neverconfinethe piece being cutoff. That is,
the pieceNOTagainstthe Fence,Miter Gauge
or fixture. Never hold it, clamp it, touch it, or
use length stops against it. It mustbe free to
move. Ifconfined, itcouldgetwodgedagainst
the blade and cause a kickback or throw-
back.
c. Never cut more than one workpiece at atirne.
d. NEVER turn the saw "ON" before clearing
the table or all tools, wood scraps, etc.,
except the workpiece and related feed or
support devices for the cut planned.
4. Plan the way you will push theworkpiece through
A. NEVER pug the worlkp|ece through. Start and
finish the cut from the front of the table saw.
B. NEVER put your fingers or hands in the path of
the sawblade or other cutting tool.
C. NEVER reach In back of thecuttingtoolwith either
hand to hold-down or support the workpiece, re-
move wood scraps, or for any other reason.
D. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions
where a sudden slipcould cause tinge rsorhand to
move into a sawblade or other cutting tool.
E. DONT OVERREACH. Always keep good footing
and balance.
F. Push the workpiece against the rotation of the
blade. NEVER feed materiat into the cuttingtool
from the rear of the saw.
G.Always push the workpiece all the way past the
sawblade.
H. As much as possible, keep your face and body to
one side of the sawblade, outof linewith apossible
kickback or throwback.
WHENEVER SAW BLADE iS SPiNNiNG
WARNING: Do,'t let familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your table saw) cause s careless
mistake. AJways remember that • careless frac-
tion of a second is enough to cause a severe
injury.
1. Before actuafly cutting with the saw, watch it while it
runsfor a short while. If itmakes an unfamiliar noise
or vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn the saw off.
Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and fixing
the problem.
2. Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool turns
toward the front of the saw.
3. Set the cutting tool as low as possible for the cut
you're planning.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors shouldbe kept
a safe distance from work. Make sure bystanders are
clear of the saw and workpiece.
5. Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.
6. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at its designed rate. Feed the workpiece intothe
blade only fast enough to let it cut without bogging
down or binding.
7. Before freeing any jammed materiah
A. Turn switch '_FF".
B. Unplug the saw.
C. Wail for aft moving parts to stop.
D. Check blade, Spreader and Fence for proper align-
ment before starting, again.
8. To avoid throwback of cut off pieces;
A. Use the Guard Assembly.
B. To remove loose pieces beneath or trapped inside
the Guard:
1. Turn saw "OFF".
2. Remove Switch Key.
3. Wait for blade to stop before lifting the Guard.
BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW
1. Turn the saw off.
2. Wait for blade to stop spinning.
3, Make workshopchild-proof. Lock the shop. Discon-
nect master switches. Remove the yellow Switch
Key. Store it away from children and others not
qualified to use the tool.
4. Unplug the saw.
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