SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Read; Understand & Follow the safety and operating instructions found in this manual. Know
the
limitations and hazzards associated with this table
saw.
A Safety Rules decal
is
installed on each machine
to
serve
as
a reminder
of
basic safety practice.
2.
Grounding
of
the Table Saw; Make certain
that
the machine frame
is
electrically grounded and that
a ground lead
is
included in the incoming electrical service. In cases where a cord and plug are used,
make certain
that
the grounding plug connects to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure
indicated in theNational Electric Code.
3.
~ye
Safety: Wear an approved safety shield, goggles,
or
glasses to
protect
eyes when operating the
table saw.
4. Personal Protection: Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watch and
other
jewelry and
roll up sleeves above the elbows. Remove
all
loose clothing and confine long hair. Protective
type
footware
should be used. Where the noise exceeds the level
of
exposure allowed in Section 1910.95
of
the
OSHA
Regulations use hearing protection devices. Do
not
wear gloves.
5. Work Area: Keep the floor around the machine clean and free
of
scrap material, saw dust, oil and
grease
to
minimize the danger
of
tripping
or
slipping.
Be
sure the table
is
free
of
all scrap, foreign
material and tools before starting to cut. Powermatic recommends the use
of
anti-skid floor strips on
the floor area where the operator normally stands and
that
each machine's work area be marked off.
Make certain the work area
is
well lighted and
that
a proper exhaust system
is
used to minimize dust.
Provide adequate work space around the machine.
6. Guards: Keep the machine guards in place for every operation on which
they
can be used.
If
any
guards are removed for maintenance, Do
Not
Operate
The
Machine until
the
guards are reinstalled.
7.
Alignment: Check the alignment
of
the splitter, fence and miter slot
to
the
blade before using
the table saw. Note: A caution decal
is
installed on each guard and splitter
to
warn against
the
hazards
of
misalignment. (Use the maintenance manual for instructions
on
alignment).
8.
Maintain tools in top condition: Check the saw blade
or
cutter
for cracks
or
missing teeth.
Do
not
use a cracked
or
dull blade
or
one with missing teeth
or
improper set. Make sure the blade
or
cutter
is
securely locked on the arbor.
9..Qperator position: Do
not
stand in line with the saw blade
or
work piece and
do
not
alk.w anyone
else to do
so
. Never climb
on
or
near the saw.
10. Hand
Safety...:.
Keep hands clear
of
the blade area. Do
not
reach past
the
blade
to
clear parts
or
scrap with the saw blade running. Never saw free hand. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause
your
hand
to
contact
the blade.
11.Safe~
Devices; Always use the splitter, blade guard, push stick and
other
safety devices for all
operations where they can be used. On operations such
as
dadoing
or
molding where such devices may
not
be used, use feather boards, (see
Pg.
12) fixtures and
other
safety devices and use,
extreme
caution.
Re-install the splitter and blade guard immediately after completing the operation
that
required their
removal.
12. Do
Not
Overreach: Maintain a balanced stance and keep
your
body
under
control
at
all times.
Do
not
overreach. Use a support table
or
have a helper
or
"tailman"
take stock away from the back
side
of
the blade.
13
. Saw Blade Rotation:
Be
sure the saw blade rotates clockwise when viewed from
the
motor
side
(leftside)
of
the machine.
14. Adjustments: Make
all
adjustments to the machine and operational set-up with
the
power
off
.
Never remove the insert with the blade running.
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