Ryobi BT3100K Owner's Operation Manual page 4

SAFETY RULES
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL.
Learn the tool's application and limitations as well as the
specific hazards peculiar to it.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical
receptacle. If an adapter is used to accommodate a two-
prong receptacle, the adapter lug must be attached to a
known ground. Never remove the third prong.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it "ON".
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and
visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF- With padlocks,master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do
a job for which it was not designed.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, rings,
gloves, neckties, bracelets,or jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Non-slip foot wear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING
(1) Wear safety glasses. (2). Hearing protection. (3)
Respiratory protection (4)Wear gloves when handling saw
blades and rough material.
Saw blades shall be carried in a holder whenever
practicable.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both
hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in
"OFF" position before plugging in power cord.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced.
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.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drug, alcohol or any medication.
MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER
SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, connected or
reconnected.
WARNING: The dust generated by certain woods and
wood products can be injurious to your health. Always
run machine in well ventilated areas and provide for proper
dust removal. Use dust collection systems when sawing.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
TABLE SAW
WARNING: When using electric tools basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock and personal injury: read all these
instructions before attempting to operate this product
and save these instructions.
ALWAYS use guard, splitter and anti-kickback fingers on
all"thru-sawing" operations. Thru-sawing operations are
those when the blade cuts completely through the work
piece as in ripping or cross-cutting.
ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the mitre gauge of
fence.
ALWAYS use a push stick for ripping narrow stock. Refer to
ripping applications in instruction manual where Push stick
is covered in detail. See push stick pattern Included in this
instruction manual.
NEVER perform any operation "free-hand" which means
using your hand to support or guide the workpiece. Always
use either the fence or the mitre gauge to position and guide
the work.
NEVER Stand or have any part of your body in line with the
path of the saw blade. KEEP your hands out of the line of
the saw blade.
NEVER reach behind or over the cutting tool with either hand
for any reason.
MOVE the rip fence out of the way when cross-cutting.
NEVER use the fence as a cut-off gauge when cross-cutting.
DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction or rotation of the blade or cutter only.
NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without
first turning the saw OFF. Turn off switch immediately to
prevent motor damage.
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