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ON/OFF SWITCH & SAFETY PIN
T
he switch assembly is equipped with a lock-out safety
pin. When the pin is installed through the green “ON” but-
ton, the machine cannot be started.
To start the machine, lift the red “STOP” switch panel and
remove the lock-out pin. Lower the “STOP” switch panel
and push the green “ON” button . Wait for the saw blade
to reach full speed before cutting.
To stop the machine, push on the RED “STOP” switch panel
and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop.
When you have finished using the machine be sure to
re-install the lock-out pin and unplug the machine from
t
he power source.
• Make sure that the arbor nut is secure and that the blade is firmly tightened snug on the arbor.
• Check that the blade angle and height lock knobs are tight.
• If ripping, make sure the fence lock lever is engaged and that the fence is parallel to the blade.
• If cross cutting, make sure the miter gauge is locked tight.
• While using the saw, be sure to wear safety glasses at all times.
• Make sure that the blade guard/splitter assembly or riving knife is properly installed and aligned with the
blade, and that the anti-kickback pawls are functioning.
RIPPING
Cutting a wood plank or sheet of plywood lengthwise to
reduce its width is called “ripping.” To rip stock, hold the
work with both hands pushing it into the blade as well as
firmly against the rip fence so that it is cut straight.
• The work to be cut must have a straight edge to ride
the fence and must be flat to make solid contact with
the table during the cut in order to avoid “kickback”
(a blade jam causing the wood to fly backwards
and hit you).
• Never rip or cut wood without using the fence or miter
gauge to guide it because the stock could kickback.
• Always use the blade guard and splitter assembly
when cutting wood. It has anti-kickback fingers and
a splitter to prevent the saw “kerf” (the slit cut by the
blade) from closing and binding the blade, which
can overload and/or stall the motor. The blade
guard keeps your fingers away from the blade and
also reduces the amount of sawdust flying free.
• Although certain operations require the removal of
the blade guard and splitter assembly, it should always be replaced for regular cutting.
• Never stand in the line of the blade when ripping.
• Raise the saw blade only about 1/4” higher than the work to be cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VERIFY ALL CHECK POINTS BEFORE STARTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES.
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