Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow
these rules could result in serious injury or damage to the table saw.
Good safety practices are a combination of common
sense, staying alert and understanding how to use your
power tool. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious
injury, do not plug in your power tool until you have read
and understood the following safety rules:
and become familiar with this entire
Operator’s Manual. LEARN the tool’s applications,
limitations and possible hazards.
Look for this symbol that identifi es important
safety precautions. It means
3. NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE
SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH
DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
such as damp or wet locations or in the rain. Keep
use power tools in the presence of
fl ammable liquids or gases.
benches invite accidents.
kept at a safe distance from the work area.
better and safer if used at the rate for which it was
. Don’t force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry that may get caught in moving parts.
Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK
cutting and sanding operations produce dust.
before servicing and when
changing accessories, such as blades, cutters, etc.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
. Make sure the switch is in the OFF
position before plugging tool into the power supply.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the Operator’s Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause injury to you or damage to the tool.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
before the blade comes to a complete stop.
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
. Keep proper footing and
and clean for most effi cient and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, loose mounting and any other
conditions that may affect its safe operation. A
guard or other part that is loose or damaged should
be properly adjusted, repaired or replaced.
master switches or by removing starter keys.
operate the tool if you are under the
infl uence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that
could impair your ability to use the tool safely.
USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM
possible. Dust generated from certain materials can
be hazardous to your health and, in some cases,
a fi re hazard. Always operate the power tool in a
well-ventilated area with adequate dust removal.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
tool can throw debris into your eyes that could
cause permanent eye damage.
safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with
safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety
: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury when they
Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or