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KICKBACKS

Kickbacks can cause serious injury. A kickback occurs

when a part of the workpiece binds between the saw

blade and the rip fence, or other fixed object, and

rises from the table and is thrown toward the operator.

Kickbacks can be avoided by attention to the following

conditions.

HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

KICKBACKS AND PROTECT YOURSELF

FROM POSSIBLE INJURY:

• Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to the saw

blade.

• DO NOT rip by applying the feed force to the section

of the workpiece that will become the cut-off (free)

piece. Feed force when ripping should always be

applied between the saw blade and the fence; use a

push stick for narrow work, 6 inches (152 mm) wide or

less.

• Keep saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-

kickback assembly in place and operating properly.

The riving knife must be in alignment with the saw

blade and the anti-kickback assembly must stop

a kickback once it has started. Check their action

before ripping by pushing the wood under the anti-

kickback assembly. The teeth must prevent the

wood from being pulled toward the front of the saw.

If any part of assembly is not operational, return to

the nearest authorized service center for repair.

• Plastic and composite materials (like hardboard) may

be cut on your saw. However, since these are usually

quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may

not stop a kickback. Therefore, be especially attentive

to following proper set up and cutting procedures for

ripping.

• Use saw blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and riving

knife assembly for every possible operation, including

all through-cut sawing.

• Push the workpiece past the saw blade prior to

releasing control.

• NEVER rip a workpiece that is twisted or warped,

or does not have a straight edge to guide along the

fence.

• NEVER saw a large workpiece that cannot be

controlled.

• NEVER use the fence as a guide or length stop when

crosscutting.

• NEVER saw a workpiece with loose knots, flaws, nails

or other foreign objects.

• NEVER rip a workpiece shorter than 10 inches (254

mm).

• NEVER use a dull blade. A dull blade should be

replaced or re-sharpened.

POWER SOURCE

This saw is equipped with a 15-amp motor for use with

a 120-volt, 60-HZ alternating current. It can be re-wired

for use with a 240-volt power source by a qualified

electrician. See instructions below regarding proper

connections for your saw as wired.

For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as

the motor’s rating. A line intended only for lights may

not be able to properly carry the current needed for a

power tool motor; wire that is heavy enough for a short

distance may be too light for a greater distance; and a

line that can support one power tool may not be able to

support two or three.

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your

machines. This circuit should not be less than #12

wire and should be protected with a 20-amp time lag

fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire

extension cords which have 3-prong grounding-type

plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the

machine’s plug. Before connecting the machine to the

power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF”

position and be sure that the electric current is of the

same characteristics as indicated on the machine. A

substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and

overheat the motor. It may also damage the machine.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

POWER CONNECTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM

ELECTRIC SHOCK.

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for electric current

to reduce the risk of electric shock. This machine is

equipped with an electric cord having a grounding

conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be

plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug as provided on your saw

or as rewired by your electrician. If it will not fit the

receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a

qualified electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The

conductor with insulation having an outer surface that

is green with or without yellow stripes is the grounding

conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord

or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-

grounding conductor to a live terminal.

TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES (continued)

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