and cutting surfaces.
18. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from
the work area. Make workshop completely safe
General Electrical Cautions
This saw should begrounded in accordancewith the
National Electrical Codeand local codes and
ordinances. This work should be done by a qualified
electrician. The saw should be groundedto protect
the user from electrical shock.
by using padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
19. Know the tool you are using, its application,
limitations, and potential hazards.
Wire Sizes
Caution: For circuits which are far away from
the electrical service box,the wire size must be
increased in orderto deliver ample voltage to the
motor. Tominimize powerlosses andto prevent
motor overheating and burnout,the use of wire sizes
for branch circuits or electrical extension cords
accordingto the following table is recommended.
Safety InstructionsOnSawing Systems
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1. Alwayswear leathergloveswhenhandlingsaw
blade. The operatorshall notwear gloveswhen
operatingthe machine.
2. All doors shall be closed,all panelsreplaced,
and other safety guards in place priorto the
machine being startedor operated.
3. Be sure that the blade is not in contact with the
workpiece when the motoris started. The motor
shall be started andyou should allowthe sawto
come up to full speed before bringing the saw
blade into contact with the workpiece.
4. Keep handsaway from the blade area.
See Figure A.
5. Remove any cut off piececarefully while keeping
your hands free of the blade area.
6. Saw must bestopped and electricalsupply must
be shut off before any blade replacementor
adjustmentof bladesupport mechanismis done,
or before any attempt is made to change the drive
belts or before any periodic serve or maintenance
is performed on the saw.
7. Removeall loose itemsand any unnecessary
workpieces from the area beforestarting
machine.
A B
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8. Bring adjustablesaw guides and guards as close
as possibleto the workpiece.
9. Always wear protective eye wear when operating,
servicing, or adjusting machinery. Eyewear shall
be impactresistant, protectivesafety glasseswith
side shields complyingwith ANSI Z87.1 specifi-
cations. Use of eye wear which does not comply
with ANSI Z87.1 specificationscould result in
severe injuryfrom breakage of
eye protection. See Figure B.
10. Nonslipfootwear and safety shoes are recom-
mended. See Figure C.
11. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation. See Figure D.
12. The workpiece, or part being sawed, must be
securelyclamped beforethe saw blade enters
the workpiece.
13. Remove cut off piecescarefully, keeping hands
awayfrom saw blade.
14. Saw must be stopped and electricalsupply shut
off or machine unplugged before reaching into
cutting area.
15. Avoid contact with coolant, especiallyguarding
your eyes.
c D
.
AWG (Americanwire gauge) Number
Conductor Length
240 Volt Lines 120 Volt Lines
0 - 50 Feet No. 14 No.14
50 -100 Feet No. 14 No.12
Over 100Feet No. 14
NO.8
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