User Manual

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DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY.Alwaysdis-
connect machine from power supply before ser-
vicing, adjusting, or changing cutting tools (bits,
blades,cutters,etc.).MakesureswitchisinOFF
positionbeforereconnectingtoavoidanunexpect-
edorunintentionalstart.
APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators
can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only allow
trained or properly supervised people to use
machine. When machine is not being used, dis-
connect power, remove switch keys, or lock-out
machinetopreventunauthorizeduse—especially
aroundchildren.Makeworkshopkidproof!
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
machinery in wet or rainy locations, cluttered
areas, around flammables, or in poorly-lit areas.
Keep work area clean, dry, and well-lighted to
minimizeriskofinjury.
ONLY USE AS INTENDED. Only use machine
for its intended purpose. Never modify or alter
machineforapurposenotintendedbythemanu-
facturerorseriousinjurymayresult!
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.Consult
thisowner’smanualorthemanufacturerforrec-
ommended accessories. Using improper acces-
sorieswillincreasetheriskofseriousinjury.
CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep children
andbystandersasafedistanceawayfromwork
area.Stopusingmachineifchildrenorbystand-
ersbecomeadistraction.
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Never leave
adjustmenttools,chuckkeys,wrenches,etc.inor
onmachine—especiallynearmovingparts.Verify
removalbeforestarting!
SECURING WORKPIECE. When required, use
clampsor vises tosecure workpiece. Asecured
workpieceprotectshandsandfreesbothofthem
tooperatethemachine.
FEED DIRECTION.Unlessotherwisenoted,feed
work against the rotation of blades or cutters.
Feedinginthesamedirectionofrotationmaypull
yourhandintothecut.
FORCING MACHINERY.Donotforcemachine.
Itwill do the job safer and better at the ratefor
whichitwasdesigned.
GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers can
protect you from accidental contact with moving
parts or flying debris. Make sure they are prop-
erlyinstalled,undamaged,andworkingcorrectly
beforeusingmachine.
NEVER STAND ON MACHINE.Seriousinjuryor
accidental contact with cutting tool may occur if
machineistipped.Machinemaybedamaged.
STABLE MACHINE. Unexpectedmovementdur-
ingoperationsgreatlyincreasestheriskofinjury
and loss of control. Verify machines are stable/
secure and mobile bases (if used) are locked
beforestarting.
AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper footing
andbalanceatalltimeswhenoperatingmachine.
Donotoverreach!Avoidawkwardhandpositions
that make workpiece control difficult or increase
theriskofaccidentalinjury.
UNATTENDED OPERATION. Never leave
machinerunningwhileunattended.Turnmachine
offandensureallmovingpartscompletelystop
beforewalkingaway.
MAINTAIN WITH CARE.Followallmaintenance
instructions and lubrication schedules to keep
machineingoodworkingcondition.Animproperly
maintainedmachinemayincreasetheriskofseri-
ousinjury.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect
machine for damaged parts, loose bolts, mis-
adjusted or mis-aligned parts, binding, or any
other conditions that may affect safe operation.
Alwaysrepairorreplacedamagedormis-adjust-
edpartsbeforeoperatingmachine.
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time
you are experiencing difficulties performing the
intended operation, stop using the machine!
Contact our Technical Support Department at
(570)546-9663.