GENERAT SAFETY
RUTES
READ THIS
OWNER'S MANUAL
COMPLETELY AND MAKE
SURE YOU
IJNDERSTAND
ALL OF IT'S
SAFETY GUIDELINES.
1. READ
and become familiar with
this owner's manual. Learn
the limitations
of this bridge
saw and become
aware of its
oossible
hazards.
2.
KEEP SAFETY GUARDS lN PLACE
and in working
order.
3.
REMOVE ADJUSTING
WRENCHES. Form
a habit of checking
to see that adjusting
wrenches
are
removed
from
the bridge saw
before turning it on.
4. KEEP WORK AREA
CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benches invite
accidents.
5. DO NOT USE lN A DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT. Do
not use the
bridge saw in damp
or wet locations,
or
expose it
to
rain.
Keep work area well lit.
6. KEEP
CHILDREN
AWAY.
All visitors
should keep a safe distance from
the work
area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP
CHILD
PROOF
with
padlocks,
master switches
or by removing starter Keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE
SAW.
lt
will
perform
better
and more safely at
the
rate
for which it is
designed.
9. USE THE SAW PROPERLY. Do not force
the bridge saw
to do a
job
that it is not
designed for.
10.
USE
THE
PROPER EXTENSION
CORD. 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. lf in
doubt, use the next heavier
gauge.
The
smaller the
gauge
number,
the
heavier
the cord.
TABLE 1
Ampere
Rating
Volts
Total
length
of cord in feet
120V
-
25ft.
5oft.
100ft.
150ft.
5oft.
100ft.
20oft.
300ft.
AWG
0-6
18
",6
18
'14
6
-10
'16
14
'16
12
11. WEAR
PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, neckties, rings,
bracelets,
or other
iewelry
which may
get
caught in moving
parts.
Nonslip footwear is
recommended. Wear
a
protective
hair covering
to contain
long hair.
12. ALWAYS
USE SAFETY GLASSES,
dust mask and ear
protection
when operating
the bridge saw, to comply
with ANSI-287.1.
13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep
proper
footing
and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN SAW WITH
CARE. For the best
and safest
performance
keep
the bridge saw
clean.
Follow
maintenance instructions.
15. UNPLUG
SAW before changing any accessories,
such as blades.
16. REDUCE THE RISK
OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure
switch is in the
"off"
position
before
plugging
it in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner's manual for
recommended
accessories. The use of
improper accessories may
cause risk of iniury.
18.
NEVER STAND ON THE
SAW. Serious injury could
occur if the saw is
tipped or if the cutting
blade
is
u n intentionally
contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
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
reolaced.
20. DIRECTION
OF
FEED.
Pull the motor
trollev towards the material
to be cut.
21. NEVER LEAVE THE
SAW
RUNNING
UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER
OFF.
Do
not leave the saw
until
it
comes to
a complete stop.
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