Specifications

4. Use extra caution with large,, very small or
awkwardworkpisces.
a. Use extra supports(tables,sawhorses,block,
etc.) for any workpieces large enough totip
when not hell down to thetable top. NEVER
uSe another person as a substitute for a
table extension, or as additional support fora
workpiece that is longer or wider than the
basic saw table, orto help feed, support or
pull the workpisce.
b. Never confine the piece being cutoff, that is,
the piece NOT againstthe fence, mitergauge
or fixture. Never hold it,clamp it, touch it, or
use length stops against it. It must be free to
move. Ifconfined, itcouldgetwedged against
the blade and cause a kickback or throw-
back.
c. Never cut morethan one workpiece at a time.
d. Never turn your table saw"ON" before clear-
ing everything except the workpiece and
related support devices off the table.
4, Planthawayyouwill pushtheworkplecethrough
A. NEVER pull the workpleo_ through. Start and
finishthe 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. N EVER reach In back ofthe cuttingtoolwith either
hand to hold down or support the workpiece,
remove wood scraps, or for any other reason.
D. Avoid hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause fingers or hand to move into a sawblade or
other cutting tool.
E. DON'T"OVERREACH. Always keep good footing
and balance.
F. Push the workpisce against the rotation of the
blade. NEVER feed material intothe cutting tool
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 skJeof the sawblade, outof line with apossible
kickback or throwback.
I. NEVERtum the saw =ON" before cieadngthe table
of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the work-
piece and related feed or support devices for the
cutp nned.
J. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING - Make sure
switch is =OFF" before plugging saw in.
WHENEVER SAW BLADE iS SPINNING
WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from fie- I
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tion of a second Is enough to cause a Severe
Injury.
1. Before actually cuttingwith the saw, watcl_it while it
runsfor a short while, ifit makes an unfamiliar noise
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or vibrates a lot,stop immediately. Turn the saw off.
Unplugthe saw. Do not restart untilfinding andfixing
the problem.
2. Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool turns
toward the front ofthe saw.
3. Set the cutting tool as low as possible for the cut
you're planning.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Allvisitorsshouldbe kept
a safe distance fromwork. Make sure bystanders are
clear of the saw and workplece.
5. Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.
6. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
saferat itsdesignedrate. Feed theworkpiece intothe
blade only fast enough to let it cut without bogging
down or binding.
7. Before treeing any jammed material
A. Turn switch "OFF".
B. Unplug the saw.
C. Wait for all moving pars to stop.
D. Check blade, Spreader and Fence forproperalign-
ment before starting, again.
8. To avoid throwback of cut off pieces;
A. Use the Guard assembly.
B. To remove loose pieces beneath ortrapped inside
the guard:
1. Turn saw "OFF".
2. Remove switch key.
3. Wait for blade to stop before liftingthe Guard.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
RIPTYPE CUTS
1. NEVER use the Miter Gauge when ripping.
2. Use a Push Stick whenever the fence is 2 or more
inches from the blade. When thru-sawing, use an
AuxiliaryFence and Push Blockwhenever the Fence
mustbebetween 1/2 and2 inchesofthe blade. Never
thru-saw ripcuts narrower than 1/2 inch. (See =BA-
SIC SAW OPERATION - USING THE RIP FENCE"
section.)
3. Never rip anything shorter than 10" long.
4. When using a Push Stick or Push Block, the trailing
end of the beard must be square. A Push Stick or
Blockagainst an uneven end could slipoff orpush the
work away from the Fence.
5. A FEATHERBOARD can help guide the workpiece.
See "BASIC SAW OPERATION - USING THE RIP
FENCE." Always use Featherboards for any non
thru riptype cuts.
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5/16" APART
4-1/2' +- 5"