Axminster AT254TS Manual page 8

in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Roll up long sleeves above the elbows;
12. DON'T OVER REACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times;
13. MAINTAIN MACHINE WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories;
14. DISCONNECT MACHINES.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or
attachments;
15. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the ''OFF' 'position before
plugging in;
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the manual for recommended accessories.
Follow the instructions
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause hazards;
17. NEVER STAND ON MACHINE.
Serious injury could occur if the machine tips
over .Do not store materials such that it is necessary
to stand on the machine to reach them;
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the machine, a guard or other
parts that are damaged should be carefully checked
to ensure that they will operate properly and perform
their intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or other parts that are damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced;
19. NEVER LEAVE
UNATTENDED.
Turn power ''OFF''. Don't leave any machine
running until it comes to a complete stop;
20. LIGHTING SHALL BE PROVIDED.
A dequate general or localised lighting shall be
provided;
that accompany
MACHINE RUNNING
4.2 Specific Safety Instructions for
Sliding Table Saw
1. ALWAYS USE A GUARD.
Always use a guard, splitter and anti-kickback
fingers on all "thru-sawing" operations. Thru-sawing
operations are
completely through the work piece as in ripping or
crosscutting.;
2. ALWAYS HOLD THE WORK.
Always hold the work firmly against the miter gauge
or fence;
3. ALWAYS USE A PUSHSTICK OR PUSH
BLOCKS.
Push blocks or push sticks shall be used when
cutting small workpieces and in circumstances
where it is necessary to push the workpiece against
the fence;
the
4.NEVER.
Never perform any operations "free-hand" which
means using your hands to support or guide the
work piece. Always use either the fence or the miter
gauge to position and guide the work piece;
5.NEVER.
Never stand or have any part of your body in line
with the path of the saw blade;
6.NEVER REACH BEHIND.
Never reach behind or over the cutting tool with
either hand for any reason;
7. MOVE THE RIP FENCE.
Move the rip fence out of the way when crosscutting;
8. DIRECTION OF FEED.
Feed work into the blade against the direction of
rotation;
9. NEVER.
Never use the fence as a cut-off gauge when you
are cross-cutting;
10. NEVER.
Never attempt to free a stalled saw blade without
first turning the saw OFF;
11. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT.
those when the blade cuts