DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY.Alwaysdis-
connect machine from power supply before ser-
vicing, adjusting, or changing cutting tools (bits,
blades,cutters,etc.). Makesure switchis inOFF
positionbeforereconnectingtoavoidanunexpect-
edorunintentionalstart.
APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators
can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only allow
trained or properly supervised people to use
machine.When machineisnot beingused,dis-
connect power, removeswitch keys, orlock-out
machinetopreventunauthorizeduse—especially
aroundchildren.Makeworkshopkidproof!
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
machinery in wet or rainy locations, cluttered
areas,around flammables,or inpoorly-litareas.
Keep work area clean, dry, and well-lighted to
minimizeriskofinjury.
ONLY USE AS INTENDED. Only use machine
for its intended purpose. Never modify or alter
machineforapurposenotintendedbythemanu-
facturerorseriousinjurymayresult!
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.Consult
thisowner’smanualorthemanufacturerforrec-
ommended accessories. Usingimproper acces-
sorieswillincreasetheriskofseriousinjury.
CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep children
andbystandersasafedistanceawayfromwork
area.Stopusingmachineifchildrenorbystand-
ersbecomeadistraction.
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Never leave
adjustmenttools,chuckkeys,wrenches,etc.inor
onmachine—especiallynearmovingparts.Verify
removalbeforestarting!
SECURING WORKPIECE. When required, use
clampsorvisestosecureworkpiece.Asecured
workpieceprotectshandsandfreesbothofthem
tooperatethemachine.
FEED DIRECTION.Unlessotherwisenoted,feed
work against the rotation of blades or cutters.
Feedinginthesamedirectionofrotationmaypull
yourhandintothecut.
FORCING MACHINERY.Donotforcemachine.
Itwilldothe jobsafer andbetterat therate for
whichitwasdesigned.
GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers can
protect youfrom accidentalcontact withmoving
parts orflying debris. Makesure they areprop-
erlyinstalled,undamaged,andworkingcorrectly
beforeusingmachine.
NEVER STAND ON MACHINE.Seriousinjuryor
accidentalcontact withcutting toolmayoccurif
machineistipped.Machinemaybedamaged.
STABLE MACHINE. Unexpectedmovementdur-
ingoperationsgreatlyincreasestheriskofinjury
and loss of control. Verify machines are stable/
secure and mobile bases (if used) are locked
beforestarting.
AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper footing
andbalanceatalltimeswhenoperatingmachine.
Donotoverreach!Avoidawkwardhandpositions
that makeworkpiece controldifficult orincrease
theriskofaccidentalinjury.
UNATTENDED OPERATION. Never leave
machinerunningwhileunattended.Turnmachine
offandensureallmovingpartscompletelystop
beforewalkingaway.
MAINTAIN WITH CARE.Followallmaintenance
instructions and lubrication schedules to keep
machineingoodworkingcondition.Animproperly
maintainedmachinemayincreasetheriskofseri-
ousinjury.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect
machine for damaged parts, loose bolts, mis-
adjusted or mis-aligned parts, binding, or any
other conditions that may affect safe operation.
Alwaysrepairorreplacedamagedormis-adjust-
edpartsbeforeoperatingmachine.
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time
you are experiencing difficulties performing the
intended operation, stop using the machine!
Contact our Technical Support Department at
(570)546-9663.