-4- G1023S Series Heavy-Duty 10'' Table Saw
Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws
1. THRU-SAWING: Use blade guard, splitter,
and anti-kickback fingers on all thru-saw-
ing operations. See Page 12 for the defin-
ition of thru-sawing.
2. KICKBACK: Use anti-kickback devices
during ALL cutting operations. If you do not
have a complete understanding of how
kickback occurs, or how to prevent it, Do
not operate this table saw. See Page 12
for the definition of kickback.
3. DANGEROUS REACHING: Do not reach
behind or over the saw blade with either
hand while the saw is running.
4. PUSHSTICK: Use a push stick when rip-
ping narrow stock.
5. FREE-HAND CUTTING: The fence or the
miter gauge must support the workpiece
during all cutting operations.
6. BODY POSITION WHEN CUTTING: Do
not stand or have any part of your body in-
line with the path of the saw blade.
7. WORKPIECE CONTROL: Hold the work-
piece firmly against the miter gauge or
fence and hold the workpiece firmly
against the table.
8. CROSSCUTTING: Move the rip fence out
of the way when crosscutting.
9. MITER GAUGE/RIP FENCE: Never use
the miter gauge and rip fence at the same
time.
10. STALLED BLADE: Never attempt to free a
stalled saw blade without first turning the
saw off.
11. CUTOFF TABLES: Use adequate support
to the rear and sides of the saw table for
wide or long workpieces.
12. HAND SAFETY: Avoid awkward cutting
operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause your hand to move
into the saw blade.
13. SAW BLADE: Lower the saw blade below
the table when not in use.
14. DAMAGED SAW BLADE: Never use a
damaged saw blade or one that has been
dropped.
15. DADO CUTTING: There is a high degree
of risk involved with any dado operation.
See Page 12 for the definition of dado.
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. Operating this machinery may
require additional safety precautions spe-
cific to your shop environment. Failure to
use reasonable caution while operating
this machine could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
Unfamiliarity with this manual could result
in serious personal injury. Become familiar
with the contents of this manual, including
all the safety warnings.