WARNING!
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R R E E A A D D and become familiar with this owner's manual. Learn the limitations of this bridge saw and become aware of its
possible hazards.
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K K E E E E P P S S A A F F E E T T Y Y G G U U A A R R D D S S I I N N P P L L A A C C E E and in working order.
R R E E M M O O V V E E A A D D J J U U S S T T I I N N G G W W R R E E N N C C H H E E S S . . Form a habit of checking to see that adjusting wrenches are removed from the bridge
3.
saw before turning it on.
4.
K K E E E E P P W W O O R R K K A A R R E E A A C C L L E E A A N N . . Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5.
D D O O N N O O T T U U S S E E I I N N A A D D A A N N G G E E R R O O U U S S E E N N V V I I R R O O N N M M E E N N T T . . Do not use the bridge saw in damp or wet locations, or expose it to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
6.
K K E E E E P P C C H H I I L L D D R R E E N N A A W W A A Y Y . . All visitors should keep a safe distance from the work area.
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M M A A K K E E W W O O R R K K S S H H O O P P C C H H I I L L D D P P R R O O O O F F with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
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D D O O N N O O T T F F O O R R C C E E T T H H E E S S A A W W . . It will perform better and more safely at the rate for which it is designed.
9.
U U S S E E T T H H E E S S A A W W P P R R O O P P E E R R L L Y Y . . Do not force the bridge saw to do a job that it is not designed for.
10. U U S S E E T T H H E E P P R R O O P P E E R R E E X X T T E E N N S S I I O O N N C C O O R R D D . . Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
TABLE 1
Volts
Ampere
Rating
120V~
0- 6
6 -10
11. W W E E A A R R P P R R O O P P E E R R A A P P P P A A R R E E L L . . Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair.
12. A A L L W W A A Y Y S S U U S S E E S S A A F F E E T T Y Y G G L L A A S S S S E E S S , , dust mask and ear protection when operating the bridge saw, to comply
with ANSI-Z87.1.
13. D D O O N N O O T T O O V V E E R R R R E E A A C C H H . . Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. M M A A I I N N T T A A I I N N S S A A W W W W I I T T H H C C A A R R E E . . For the best and safest performance keep the bridge saw clean. Follow maintenance
instructions.
15. U U N N P P L L U U G G S S A A W W before changing any accessories, such as blades.
16. R R E E D D U U C C E E T T H H E E R R I I S S K K O O F F U U N N I I N N T T E E N N T T I I O O N N A A L L S S T T A A R R T T I I N N G G . . Make sure switch is in the "off" position before plugging it in.
17. U U S S E E R R E E C C O O M M M M E E N N D D E E D D A A C C C C E E S S S S O O R R I I E E S S . . Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
18. N N E E V V E E R R S S T T A A N N D D O O N N T T H H E E S S A A W W . . Serious injury could occur if the saw is tipped or if the cutting blade is
unintentionally contacted.
19. C C H H E E C C K K D D A A M M A A G G E E D D P P A A R R T T S S . . Before further use of the saw, the safety guard or any other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
The safety guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. D D I I R R E E C C T T I I O O N N O O F F F F E E E E D D . . Pull the motor trolley towards the material to be cut.
21. N N E E V V E E R R L L E E A A V V E E T T H H E E S S A A W W R R U U N N N N I I N N G G U U N N A A T T T T E E N N D D E E D D . . T T U U R R N N P P O O W W E E R R O O F F F F . . Do not leave the saw until it comes to a complete stop.
22. D D O O N N O O T T use the bridge saw in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
23. A A L L W W A A Y Y S S remove the power cord plug from the electric outlet when making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning or
working on the saw.
24. D D O O N N O O T T operate the saw if you are under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your ability
to use the saw properly.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
R R E E A A D D T T H H I I S S O O W W N N E E R R ' ' S S M M A A N N U U A A L L C C O O M M P P L L E E T T E E L L Y Y A A N N D D M M A A K K E E S S U U R R E E Y Y O O U U U U N N D D E E R R S S T T A A N N D D A A L L L L O O F F I I T T ' ' S S
S S A A F F E E T T Y Y G G U U I I D D E E L L I I N N E E S S . .
Total length of cord in feet
25ft.
50ft.
18
16
50ft.
100ft.
100ft.
200ft.
AWG
16
16
14
14
- 3 -
150ft.
300ft.
14
12