
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations,
as well as potential hazards. General®International disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself
harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of its equipment.
1. Do not operate the saw when tired, distracted, or
under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medica-
tion that impairs reflexes or alertness.
2. The work area should be well lit, clean and free of
debris.
3. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when
the saw is in operation; do not permit them to oper-
ate the saw.
4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all
machinery with locks, master electrical switches
and switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsu-
pervised use.
5. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention.
Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious
injury.
6. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be
hazardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated area
and whenever possible use a dust collector and
wear eye, ear and respiratory protection devices.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-
laces or other jewelry while the saw is in operation.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair
and wear non-slip footwear.
8. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and
other clutter are removed from the machine and/
or the feed table surface before operating.
9. Keep hands well away from the blade and all mov-
ing parts. Use a brush, not hands, to clear away
chips and dust.
10. Be sure that the blade is securely installed and in
proper cutting direction before operation.
11. Be sure the blade has gained full operating speed
before beginning to cut.
12. Always use a clean, properly sharpened blade.
Dirty or dull blades are unsafe and can lead to ac-
cidents.
13. If using a power feeder, stop the feeder before stop-
ping the table saw.
14. Do not push or force stock into the blade. The saw
will perform better and more safely when working
at the rate for which it was designed.
15. Use suitable support when cutting stock that does
not have a flat surface. Always hold stock firmly
against the fence when ripping, or against the miter
gauge when cross cutting.
16. To minimize risk of injury in the event of workpiece
kickback, never stand directly in-line with the blade
or in the potential kickback path of the workpiece.
17. Avoid working from awkward or off balance posi-
tions. Do not overreach while cutting; keep both
feet on floor. Never lean over or reach over the
blade and never pull the workpiece over the blade
from behind. Use out feed support or have an assis-
tant help when ripping long material.
18. Keep blade guards in place and in working order.
If a guard must be removed for maintenance or
cleaning, be sure it is properly re-attached before
using the tool again.
19. Never leave the machine unattended while it is run-
ning or with the power on.
20. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended
by GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL may result in equip-
ment malfunction or risk of injury.
21. Never stand on machinery. Serious injury could re-
sult if the tool is tipped over or if the blade is uninten-
tionally contacted.
22. Always disconnect tool from power before servic-
ing or changing accessories such as blades, or
before performing any maintenance, cleaning or
adjustments, or if the machine will be left unattend-
ed.
23. Make sure that switch is in “OFF” position before
plugging in the power cord.
24. Make sure the tool is properly grounded.If equipped
with a 3-prong plug it should be used with a three-
pole receptacle. Never remove the third prong.
25. Do not use this saw for any purpose other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes, GENERAL®
INTERNATIONAL disclaims any real implied warranty
and holds itself harmless for any injury, which may
result from that use.
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