Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws - Grizzly & G1022PROZX Instruction Manual

Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws

1. THRU-SAWING: Use blade guard, splitter,
and anti-kickback fingers on all thru-saw-
ing operations. See Page 12 for the defin-
ition of thru-sawing.
2. KICKBACK: Use anti-kickback devices
during ALL cutting operations. If you do not
have a complete understanding of how
kickback occurs, or how to prevent it, Do
not operate this table saw. See Page 12
for the definition of kickback.
3. DANGEROUS REACHING: Do not reach
behind or over the saw blade with either
hand while the saw is running.
4. PUSHSTICK: Use a push stick when rip-
ping narrow stock.
5. FREE-HAND CUTTING: The fence or the
miter gauge must support the workpiece
during all cutting operations.
6. BODY POSITION WHEN CUTTING: Do
not stand or have any part of your body in-
line with the path of the saw blade.
7. WORKPIECE CONTROL: Hold the work-
piece firmly against the miter gauge or
fence and hold the workpiece firmly
against the table.
Unfamiliarity with this manual could result
in serious personal injury. Become familiar
with the contents of this manual, including
all the safety warnings.
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8. CROSSCUTTING: Move the rip fence out
of the way when crosscutting.
9. MITER GAUGE/RIP FENCE: Never use
the miter gauge and rip fence at the same
time.
10. STALLED BLADE: Never attempt to free a
stalled saw blade without first turning the
saw off.
11. CUTOFF TABLES: Use adequate support
to the rear and sides of the saw table for
wide or long workpieces.
12. HAND SAFETY: Avoid awkward cutting
operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause your hand to move
into the saw blade.
13. SAW BLADE: Lower the saw blade below
the table when not in use.
14. DAMAGED SAW BLADE: Never use a
damaged saw blade or one that has been
dropped.
15. DADO CUTTING: There is a high degree
of risk involved with any dado operation.
See Page 12 for the definition of dado.
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. Operating this machinery may
require additional safety precautions spe-
cific to your shop environment. Failure to
use reasonable caution while operating
this machine could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
G1022 Series Table Saws