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> For any tool used in conjunction with this product,
always read, understand and follow the instructions
and safety warnings for that tool.
> Before using this product, review and verify that all
tools to be used with it have safety equipment
installed and are in proper working order as
defined by the tools’ owner’s manuals.
> Do not use this product until you have read and
are confident you understand the:
• Product Specific Safety Warnings (below);
• Material Mate
™
Assembly (pp. 4-6);
• Material Mate
™
Loading (p. 6);
• Lifting the Sheet Upright (p. 7);
• Transporting the Sheet (p.7);
• Unloading the Material (pp. 7-8);
• Postioning the Material at the Table Saw (p. 8);
• Using as a Work Table (p. 8).
> Remain alert and use good judgment when using
this tool. Do not use this tool if you are in any way
impaired by medications, alcohol, drugs or fatigue.
> Dress appropriately and remove all jewelry, secure
loose clothing and tie up long hair before using
this tool.
> It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of this tool
to ensure that any third party reads and complies with
all the instructions and safety precautions outlined in
this manual prior to using the tool.
> Maintain these instructions and warnings as long as
you own the tool. Keep this booklet in a place where
it will be readily available for reference.
> The user assumes all risk for the proper use of
this tool and for ensuring product suitability for
intended application.
> Always wear safety glasses in compliance with ANSI
safety standards and hearing protection and follow all
standard shop safety practices, including:
• Keep your work area well lit and clean;
• Use dust collection tools and dust face masks to
reduce exposure to dust;
• Use accessory safety equipment such as
featherboards, push sticks and push blocks
whenever appropriate;
• Do not use power tools in explosive
environments (e.g., in the presence of
flammable liquids, fumes or dust);
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating your tools;
• Maintain proper footing at all times and
do not overreach;
• Do not force the tool;
• Unplug all power tools before making any
adjustments or changing accessories.
> These warnings and instructions do not represent the
total of all information available regarding tool safety,
use and technique. Always seek out opportunities to
learn more and improve your skills and knowledge.
This tool is designed for specific applications as defined in the instructions and should not be modified and/or used
for any other applications. Before using the Material Mate
™
, read, understand and follow all instructions and safety
information provided. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
> Load is not secured when in vertical position. Do not
attempt to machine or otherwise work on the material
in any way while it is upright on the cart.
> Make sure Material Mate
™
is assembled so that its
height, when flat, is 1/2" below the surface of the
table saw. This includes any top attached to the
Material Mate
™
.
> Table Extension (21) is not locked when in the
upright position and could unexpectedly tip back to
horizontal position if downward pressure is
inadvertently applied.
> Do not load sheet goods onto the Material Mate
™
on
slanted or uneven ground or the cart could move or
tip. Only load on level ground.
> Never feed sheet directly from the Material Mate
™
into
the table saw. Transfer sheet to table saw first, before
turning on saw.
> Make sure that there is proper outfeed support for the
material as it leaves the table saw.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
