b. Never leave the table saw running unat-
tended. Turn it off and don't leave the
tool until it comes to a complete stop. An
unattended running saw is an uncontrolled
hazard.
c. Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level
area where you can maintain good foot-
ing and balance. It should be installed
in an area that provides enough room to
easily handle the size of your workpiece.
Cramped, dark areas, and uneven slippery
floors invite accidents.
d. Frequently clean and remove sawdust
from under the saw table and/or the dust
collection device. Accumulated sawdust is
combustible and may self-ignite.
e. The table saw must be secured. A table
saw that is not properly secured may move
or tip over.
f. Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from
the table before the table saw is turned
on. Distraction or a potential jam can be
dangerous.
g. Always use saw blades with correct size
and shape (diamond versus round) of
arbor holes. Saw blades that do not match
the mounting hardware of the saw will run
off-center, causing loss of control.
h. Never use damaged or incorrect saw
blade mounting means such as flanges,
saw blade washers, bolts or nuts. These
mounting means were specially designed for
your saw, for safe operation and optimum
performance.
i. Never stand on the table saw, do not use it
as a stepping stool. Serious injury could oc-
cur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool
is accidentally contacted.
j. Make sure that the saw blade is installed
to rotate in the proper direction. Do not
use grinding wheels, wire brushes, or abra-
sive wheels on a table saw. Improper saw
blade installation or use of accessories not
recommended may cause serious injury.
k. Use only accessories that are recommend-
ed by the manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one
tool, may become hazardous when used on
another tool.
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Safety Instructions for Table Saws
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
l. If you stall or jam the sawblade in the
workpiece, turn saw "OFF" and eliminate
reason for stalling or jamming before
restarting. Remove the workpiece from
the sawblade, and replace if it is binding.
Check to see if the sawblade is parallel to
the table slots or grooves and if the riving
knife is in proper alignment with the saw-
blade. If ripping at the time, check to see
if rip fence is parallel with the sawblade.
Readjust as indicated.
m. Do not remove small pieces of cut-off
material that may become trapped inside
the blade guard while the saw is running.
Turn saw "OFF" and wait until blade stops.
Removal of such pieces while saw is run-
ning could endanger your hands or cause a
kickback.
n. Crosscutting operations are more conve-
niently worked and with greater safety if
an auxiliary wood facing is attached to the
miter gauge. See page 46.
o. Do not use any blade or other cutting tool
marked for an operating speed less than
5500 R.P.M. Using a blade or other cutting
tool that is rated less could cause personal
injury. Never use a cutting tool larger in
diameter than the diameter for which the
saw was designed. For greatest safety and
efficiency when ripping, use the maxi-
mum diameter blade for which the saw is
designed, since under these conditions the
riving knife is nearest the blade.
p. Make sure the table insert is flush or
slightly below the table surface on all sides
except for rear side. NEVER operate the
saw unless the proper insert is installed.
Operation without proper insert can lead to
kickback and personal injury.
q. Avoid overheating the blade tips.
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