- 3 -
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
RREEAADD TTHHIISS OOWWNNEERR’’SS MMAANNUUAALL CCOOMMPPLLEETTEELLYY AANNDD MMAAKKEE SSUURREE YYOOUU UUNNDDEERRSSTTAANNDD AALLLL OOFF IITT’’SS
SSAAFFEETTYY GGUUIIDDEELLIINNEESS..
1.
RREEAADD
and become familiar with this owner’s manual. Learn the limitations of this bridge saw and become aware of its
possible hazards.
2.
KKEEEEPP SSAAFFEETTYY GGUUAARRDDSS IINN PPLLAACCEE
and in working order.
3.
RREEMMOOVVEE AADDJJUUSSTTIINNGG WWRREENNCCHHEESS..
Form a habit of checking to see that adjusting wrenches are removed from the bridge
saw before turning it on.
4.
KKEEEEPP WWOORRKK AARREEAA CCLLEEAANN..
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5.
DDOO NNOOTT UUSSEE IINN AA DDAANNGGEERROOUUSS EENNVVIIRROONNMMEENNTT..
Do not use the bridge saw in damp or wet locations, or expose it to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
6.
KKEEEEPP CCHHIILLDDRREENN AAWWAAYY..
All visitors should keep a safe distance from the work area.
7.
MMAAKKEE WWOORRKKSSHHOOPP CCHHIILLDD PPRROOOOFF
with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
8.
DDOO NNOOTT FFOORRCCEE TTHHEE SSAAWW..
It will perform better and more safely at the rate for which it is designed.
9.
UUSSEE TTHHEE SSAAWW PPRROOPPEERRLLYY..
Do not force the bridge saw to do a job that it is not designed for
.
10.
UUSSEE TTHHEE PPRROOPPEERR EEXXTTEENNSSIIOONN CCOORRDD..
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
11.
WWEEAARR PPRROOPPEERR AAPPPPAARREELL..
Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair.
12.
AALLWWAAYYSS UUSSEE SSAAFFEETTYY GGLLAASSSSEESS,,
dust mask and ear protection when operating the bridge saw
, to comply
with ANSI-Z87.1.
13.
DDOO NNOOTT OOVVEERRRREEAACCHH..
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14.
MMAAIINNTTAAIINN SSAAWW WWIITTHH CCAARREE..
For the best and safest performance keep the bridge saw clean. Follow maintenance
instructions.
15.
UUNNPPLLUUGG SSAAWW
before changing any accessories, such as blades.
16.
RREEDDUUCCEE TTHHEE RRIISSKK OOFF UUNNIINNTTEENNTTIIOONNAALL SSTTAARRTTIINNGG..
Make sure switch is in the “
off” position before plugging it in.
17.
UUSSEE RREECCOOMMMMEENNDDEEDD AACCCCEESSSSOORRIIEESS..
Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
18.
NNEEVVEERR SSTTAANNDD OONN TTHHEE SSAAWW..
Serious injury could occur if the saw is tipped or if the cutting blade is
unintentionally contacted.
19.
CCHHEECCKK DDAAMMAAGGEEDD PPAARRTTSS..
Before further use of the saw
, the safety guard or any other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
The safety guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20.
DDIIRREECCTTIIOONN OOFF FFEEEEDD..
Pull the motor trolley towards the material to be cut.
21.
NNEEVVEERR LLEEAAVVEE TTHHEE SSAAWW RRUUNNNNIINNGG UUNNAATTTTEENNDDEEDD..TTUURRNN PPOOWWEERR OOFFFF..
Do not leave the saw until it comes to a complete stop.
22.
DDOO NNOOTT
use the bridge saw in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
23.
AALLWWAAYYSS
remove the power cord plug from the electric outlet when making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning or
working on the saw
.
24.
DDOO NNOOTT
operate the saw if you are under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your ability
to use the saw properly.
TABLE 1
25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150ft.
50ft. 100ft. 200ft. 300ft.
18 16 16 14
16 14 14 12
Total length of cord in feet
0-6
6-10
AWG
Ampere
Rating
Volts
120V~
WARNING!
To Next Page
Loading...
