4. Safety Regulations
1. Do not operate the saw when tired, distracted, or under the effects of
drugs, alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness.
2. The working 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 operate the saw.
4. Fine particulate saw 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.
5. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces and ornaments
while saw is in operation.
6. Be sure that adjusting wrenches, tools, drinks and other clutter are
removed from the machine and/or the table surface before commencing
operation.
7. Keep hands well away from saw blade and all moving parts. Use a push
stick to feed stock, and use a brush, not hands, to clear away chips and
sawdust.
8. Be sure that saw blade is securely locked, and in proper cutting direction,
before operation.
9. Use recommended-speed, saw blade and accessories for the working
material.
10. Be sure the blade has gained full operating speed before beginning to
cut.
11. Always use a clean, properly sharpened blade. Dirty or dull blades are
unsafe and can lead to accidents.
12. Do not push or force stock into the cutting blade. The saw will perform
better and more safely when working at the rate for which it was designed.
13. 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.
14. To minimize risk of injury in the event of work piece kickback, never
stand directly in-line with the blade or in the potential kickback path of the
work piece.
