Warranty; Safety Rules - Powermatic 72 Operating Instructions And Parts List Manual

Model 72 - 12"/14" Tilting Arbor Saw
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic tilting arbor circular saw.
In order to obtain maximum life and efficiency from your Powermatic saw and to aid in operating the saw with
safety, read the manual thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully.
The specifications listed were in effect when the manual was published. However, because of Powermatic's pol-
iey of continuous improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications at any time without in-
curring obligations.
WARRANTY
This machine and its component parts have been carefully inspected and performance tested at various
stages of production and each finished machine is subjected to a final inspection before shipment. We a-
gree that for a period of eighteen (18) months from date of delivery from our authorized dealer to re-
place, at our option, any machine (or component part thereof) proving defective within the above period,
F.O. B. our plant, providing such machine (or component part) is returned prepaid to our plant, or a des-
ignated service center of the undersigned, for our examination. This warranty does not include repair or
repl acement required because of misuse, abuse, or because of normal wear and tear; or electrical motors
and electrical components which are warranteed by their manufacturer and which should be taken to
their local authorized repair station for service. Further, we cannot be responsible for the cost of repairs
made or attempted outside of our factory or designated service center without our authorization. No
claims for defects will be honored if Serial No. plate has been removed. This warranty is made expressly
in place of all other warranties or guarantees, express or implied, with respect to fitness, merchantability,
quality or operativeness. This warranty becomes effective only when the accompanying card is fully and
properly filled out and returned to the factory within ten (10) days from date of delivery.
POWERMATIC HOUDAILLE, Inc.
SAFETY RULES
A safety rules decal is installed on each machine as a reminder of basic rules to be followed but is not intended
to negate the reading and understanding of this manual.
1. Read and understand the operations manual's safety and operating instructions. Know the limitations
and hazards associated with this machine.
2. Be sure the machine frame is electrically grounded.
3. Remove or fasten.loose articles of clothing such as a necktie, long sleeves, or coat, and confine long hair.
Do not wear gloves.
4. Remove jewelry such as finger rings, watches, and bracelets.
5. Wear a safety face shield, goggles, or glasses to protect eyes and wear other personal protective equipment
such as ear protectors as required. Protective type foot wear should be worn.
6. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free from scraps, sawdust, oil or grease to minimize the dan-
ger of slipping. Powermatic recommends the use of an anti-skid floor strip on the floor area where the
operator normally stands, and marking off a work area for each machine.
7. When setting up the machine for any job, check the saw blade or cutter for cracks or missing teeth. Do
not use a cracked or dull blade or one with missing teeth or improper set. Make sure the blade or cutter
is securely locked on the arbor. Check the alignment of the splitter and fence. Make sure the fence or fix-
ture is locked and that the table is free of tools and material except the stock to be cut.
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NOTE: A caution decal is installed on each guard and splitter assembly to warn against the hazard
of misalignment. (See p.13 for instructions on alignment.)
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