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 machineisnotbeing used,dis-
connect power,remove switch keys,or lock-out
machinetopreventunauthorizeduse—especially
aroundchildren.Makeworkshopkidproof!
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
machinery in wet or rainy locations, cluttered
areas,aroundflammables,orindarkareas.Keep
workareaclean,dry,andwell-lighted.
ONLY USE AS INTENDED. Only use machine
forits intendedpurpose.Nevermodifymachine
forapurposenotintendedbythemanufacturer!
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.Consult
thisowner’smanualorthemanufacturerforrec-
ommended accessories.Using improper 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
workpiece
protectshandsandfreesbothofthem
tooperatethemachine.
FEED DIRECTION.Unlessotherwisenoted,feed
work against the rotation of blades or cutters.
Feedinginthesamedirectionofrotationmaypull
yourhandintothecut.
FORCING MACHINERY.Donotforcemachine.
Itwilldothejobsaferandbetter attheratefor
whichitwasdesigned.
GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers can
protect youfrom accidentalcontact withmoving
parts orflying debris. Makesure theyare prop-
erlyinstalled,undamaged,andworkingcorrectly
beforeusingmachine.
NEVER STAND ON MACHINE.Seriousinjuryor
accidentalcontactwith cuttingtoolmayoccurif
machineistipped.Machinemaybedamaged.
STABLE MACHINE. Unexpectedmovementdur-
ing operationsgreatly increasesrisk ofinjury or
loss of control. Before starting, verify machines
arestableandmobilebase(ifused)islocked.
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
maintainedmachineincreasesriskofinjury.
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.
MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. Whendisconnect-
ing cord-connected machines from power, grab
andpulltheplug—NOTthecord.Pullingthecord
may damage the wires inside. Do not handle
cord/plugwithwethands.Avoidcorddamageby
keepingitawayfromheatedsurfaces,hightraffic
areas,harshchemicals,andwet/damplocations.
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.