14.Rip workpiecesthat are longer than the
diameter of the blade being used. Do not rip
a workpiece that is shorter than the diameter
of the blade being used.
15. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Do
not cut stacked workpieces or lay them edge
to edge for cutting.
Workpiece Support Safety
1. Use additional supports for workpieces
which extend beyond the saw table. Large
workpieces can shift, twist, rise from table or
fall after they are cut.
2. Helpers can be hit by a thrown workpiece,
workpiece chips or pieces of the blade. Use
table extensions or other supports. Do not
use helpers.
3. Helpers can cause the workpiece to kick-
back. Do not use other people to support or
assist in feeding or pulling the workpiece. Use
table extensions.
4. When table extensions over 24 inches wide
are added to either side of the saw, make
sure you either bolt the saw to the floor or
support the outer end of the extension from
the floor with sturdy legs or an outrigger.
5. Use Only Recommended Accessories.
Follow" the instructions that come with the
accessories. Consult the owner's manual for
recommended accessories. Tile use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury
to persons.
Blade Safety
1. Use blades marked for 3450 rpm or higher.
2. Do not use blades larger than 10 inches in
diameter.
3. Keep blade sharp and clean.
4. Do not cycle motor switch on and off rapid-
ly; the blade can loosen.
Safety Labels on the Radial Arm Saw
The following labels are on your radial arm
saw. Locate, read and follow the safety in-
structions and information contained in these
labels.
1. Wrong way feed label located on the out-
feed end of the blade guard.
f
[ DANGER
TO AVOID
INJURY DO NOT
FEED MATERIAL
INTO CUTTING
TOOL FROM
THIS END
% J
Fig. 7 Wrong Way Feed Labe/
2. Safety instruction label located on the
front of the saw near the handwheel.
I DANGERI
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:
t. Read and understand owner's manual
before operating machine,
2. Wear safety goggles complying with
ANSIZ87.t,
3. Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
4. Never reach around the saw blade.
5, Never perform any operation
"FREEHAND:"
6. Return carriage to the full rear position
after each cross-cut type operation.
7. Shut off power and allow saw blade to
stop before adjusting or servicing,
Fig. 8 Safety Instruction Label
3. Ripping safety label located on the motor.
I DANGER I WHEN RIPPING
1. Rlid and undefstlmd owrmt"s nlllmJal
before aang rmldllrm.
2. W4NIr _4_ gOg_S complying wit h
ANSI za7.1.
& Klmp hands out of_ h o/saw blade.
4. Know how to avoid "KICKBACKSY
5, Use "PUSH STICK" for narrow work.
6. Nev_ reBch around the _w blsde.
7 Never ftorm any ope_'lttlon
"FRE_HD:'
8. Shut off powq_r and allow saw bllK_ to
HOp _Ore _ju_ing or servicing.
Motor: 120 Volts 110 Amps 3450 R.P.M. 60 Hz, 1 Phase
Fig. 9 - Ripping Safety Label
5. Do not overtighten the blade; the blade
collar can be warped.
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