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OPERATION
TURNING THE SAW ON AND OFF
The ON/OFF paddle switch is located on the left side of the
front panel of the saw.
To turn the saw ON lift the switch. Press the switch down to
turn the saw OFF (Fig. 13).
When not in use, the saw should be turned off and the power
switch locked out to prevent unauthorized use. To lock out
power switch, use a standard long shackle lock, with a shackle
that is at least 2-
3
/
4
inch (70mm) long and no more than
9
/
32
-
inch (7mm) thick.
Failure to comply with the following warnings may result in serious personal injury.
READ ENTIRE MANUAL
. In addition to reading these operating instructions, it is important to read and understand the entire
manual before operating this saw. Follow all applicable instructions regarding assembly, preparation, and adjustment prior to making
any cuts and comply with all safety rules and warnings in this section and elsewhere throughout this manual.
EACH TIME YOU USE THE SAW, RUN THROUGH
THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
•
Are the power source and power connections adequate for the
saw?
• Are the saw and work area free of clutter and by-standers?
• Is the blade tight and properly aligned?
•
Does the riving knife thickness match the blade requirements?
• Are the blade and riving knife properly aligned?
•
Is the operator qualified to make the cut and familiar with all of
the relevant safety rules, warnings and instructions included in this
manual?
• Is the operator and everyone in proximity to the saw wearing
appropriate eye, hearing and respiratory equipment?
• Are the bevel angle and height adjustment knobs locked in the
proper position?
• Is the blade set at the proper height?
• If ripping, is the rip fence parallel to the blade and securely locked
in position?
• If crosscutting, is the miter gauge knob tight?
• If making through cuts with a standard blade, are the blade guard
riving knife and anti-kickback pawls properly attached and properly
functioning with both guards contacting the table surface?
• Is there proper clearance and support for the workpiece as it
enters and leaves the blade?
• Are any cutting aids needed? If so, are they in place, or within
reach for proper use?
• The use of attachments and accessories not approved by the
manufacturer may result in injury.
• Replace or sharpen the anti-kickback pawls when the points
become dull.
• Make sure saw is stable and cut can be accomplished without
tipping the saw.
•
Never use fence and miter gauge together without using a cut off
block (gauge) as described in the Cutting Aids and Accessories
section of this manual.
• The proper throat plate must be in place at all times.
If your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively,
cease operating immediately until the source has been located and the
problem corrected.
Never perform freehand cutting, plunge cutting, re-sawing or cove
cutting.
AVOID KICKBACK
A kickback can occur when the workpiece pinches the blade, or binds
between the saw blade and the rip fence or other fixed object. This
can cause the workpiece to rise from the table and/or be thrown back
toward the operator. See instructions for reducing the risk of kickback,
in the Table Saw Safety Rules section of this manual.
IF KICKBACK OCCURS,
turn the saw “OFF” and verify proper
alignment of the blade, riving knife and miter gauge or rip fence, and
the proper functioning of the riving knife, anti-kickback assembly and
blade guard assembly before resuming work.
ON
OFF
Figure 13
Figure 14
Dust Collection
1.
Connect a shop vacuum or dust collection hose to dust
port on back of saw for best dust collection.
