DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY. Always
disconnect machine from power supply before
servicing, adjusting, or changing cutting tools
(bits,blades,cutters,etc.).Makesureswitchis
inOFFpositionbeforereconnectingtoavoidan
unexpectedorunintentionalstart.
INTENDED USE.Onlyusethemachineforits
intendedpurposeandonlyuserecommended
accessories.Neverstandonmachine,modify
it foran alternativeuse, or outfitit withnon-
approvedaccessories.
STABLE MACHINE. Unexpected movement
duringoperationsgreatlyincreasestheriskof
injuryandlossofcontrol.Verifymachinesare
stable/secure and mobile bases (if used) are
lockedbeforestarting.
FORCING MACHINERY.Donotforcemachine.
Itwilldothejobsaferandbetterattheratefor
whichitwasdesigned.
GUARDS & COVERS.Guardsandcoverscan
protectyoufromaccidentalcontactwithmov-
ingpartsorflyingdebris. Makesuretheyare
properly installed, undamaged, and working
correctlybeforeusingmachine.
REMOVING TOOLS. Neverleaveadjustment
tools, chuck keys, wrenches, etc. in or on
machine—especiallynearmovingparts.Verify
removalbeforestarting!
AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times when operating
machine. Do not overreach! Avoid awkward
handpositionsthatmakeworkpiececontroldif-
ficultorincreasetheriskofaccidentalinjury.
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Donotuse
machinery in wet locations, cluttered areas,
aroundflammables,orinpoorly-litareas.Keep
workareaclean,dry,andwelllightedtomini-
mizeriskofinjury.
Safety Instructions for Machinery
APPROVED OPERATION. Untrained operators
can be seriously hurt by machinery.Only allow
trained or properly supervised people to use
machine.Whenmachineisnotbeingused,dis-
connectpower, removeswitchkeys, orlock-out
machinetopreventunauthorizeduse—especially
aroundchildren.Makeworkshopkidproof!
CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep children
andbystandersasafedistanceawayfromwork
area.Stopusingmachineifchildrenorbystand-
ersbecomeadistraction.
FEED DIRECTION.Unlessotherwisenoted,feed
work against the rotation of blades or cutters.
Feedinginthesamedirectionofrotationmaypull
yourhandintothecut.
SECURING WORKPIECE. When required, use
clampsorvisestosecureworkpiece.Asecured
workpieceprotectshandsandfreesbothofthem
tooperatethemachine.
UNATTENDED OPERATION. Never leave
machinerunningwhileunattended.Turnmachine
offandensureallmovingpartscompletelystop
beforewalkingaway.
MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION.Amachinethat
is not properly maintained may operate unpre-
dictably.Followallmaintenanceinstructionsand
lubrication schedules to keep machine in good
workingcondition.Regularlyinspectmachinefor
loosebolts,alignmentofcriticalparts,binding,or
anyotherconditionsthatmayaffectsafeopera-
tion. Always repairor replace damaged ormis-
adjustedpartsbeforeoperatingmachine.
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time
you are e
xperiencing difficulties performing the
intended operation, stop using the machine!
Contact our Technical Support Department at
(570)546-9663.