Safety Warnings - Powermatic PM2000B Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

1.0 Safety Warnings

1. Read and understand the entire owner's
manual before attempting
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This table saw is designed and intended for use
by properly trained and experienced personnel
only. If you are not familiar with the proper and
safe operation of a table saw, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have been
obtained.
5. Do not use this table saw for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes,
Powermatic disclaims any real or implied
warranty and holds itself harmless from any
injury that may result from that use.
6. Model PM2000BT has an industrial-grade low-
friction corrosion-resistant coating on the table
and table extensions. While this coating is
durable, it can be damaged if metal or other
hard and/or sharp objects strike, gouge, or
scratch the surface. Significant damage to the
coating may affect its performance.
7. Always wear approved safety glasses or face
shield while using this table saw. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.
8. Before operating this table saw, remove tie,
rings, watches, and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Do not wear loose
clothing. Confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or
anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do not
wear gloves.
9. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
11. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
12. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source. A machine under repair should be RED
TAGGED to show it must not be used until
maintenance is complete.
13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
15. Check the alignment of the riving knife, fence,
assembly or
16. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
18. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
22. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that
23. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed
24. Use recommended accessories; improper
25. Maintain tools with care. Keep blade sharp and
26. Check the saw blade for cracks or missing
27. Keep hands clear of the blade area. Do not
wrenches are removed from the machine
before turning it on.
the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately.
and miter slot to the blade. A caution decal is
installed on each guard to remind the operator
of the dangers of improper machine operation.
machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine 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 conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
area. Keep children away.
master switches or by removing safety keys.
around, carrying on a conversation and "horse-
play" are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.
you do not fall or lean against the blade or other
moving parts. Do not overreach or use
excessive force to perform any machine
operation.
rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed. The right tool
will do the job better and safer.
accessories may be hazardous.
clean for the best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
teeth. Do not use a cracked or dull blade or one
with missing teeth or improper set. Make sure
the blade is securely locked on the arbor.
reach past the blade to clear parts or scrap with
the saw blade running. Never saw freehand.
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions