Additional Safety Rules - Skil 3410 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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DON T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL
Don t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-
duty tool. Don t use tool for purpose not intended — for ex -
ample; don t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It s safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL
These tools are precision built. Any alteration or modification
not specified is misuse and may result in dangerous con -
ditions.
AVOID GASEOUS AREAS
Do not operate electric tools in gaseous or explosive at mo -
spheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and may re -
sult in a dangerous condition.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor -
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing ac -
cessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged,
have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect ex -
tension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Before connecting the tool to a power source
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(receptacle, outlet, etc.), be sure voltage
supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of
the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that
specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user —
as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN
THE TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the
nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
General Safety Rules
Tool Use

Additional Safety Rules

Tool Care
DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
For your own safety, do not operate your
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table saw until it is completely assembled
and installed according to the instructions ... and until you
have read and understood the following:
1. General Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2. Additional Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 –5
3. Connection to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. Getting To Know Your Table Saw . . . . . . . . . . 9–10
6. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–16
7. Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–20
8. Basic Table Saw Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21–33
9. Maintaining Your Table Saw. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–34
7. STABILITY OF SAW
Your table saw MUST BE BOLTED securely to a stand or
workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the table
saw to tip over or move during certain operations such as
cutting long, heavy boards, use an auxiliary support.
8. LOCATION
Use the table saw in a well-lit area and on a level surface,
clean and smooth enough to reduce the risk of trips and falls.
Use it where neither the operator nor the casual observer is
forced to stand in line with the blade.
9. KICKBACK
Kickbacks can cause serious injury: A "KICKBACK" occurs
when a part of the workpiece binds between the sawblade
and the rip fence or other fixed object. Workpiece binding the
blade due to misalignment can also cause kickback. During
kickback, workpiece rises from table and is thrown toward
the operator. Keep your face and body to one side of the
sawblade, out of line with a possible "KICKBACK."
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