Safety Instructions For Table Saw; Safety Signal Words; Before Using The Saw; When Installing Or Moving The Saw - RIDGID TS2412 Owner's Manual

Safety Instructions For Table Saw

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your table saw works. Read this manual to
understand this table saw.

Safety Signal Words

means if the safety information is not followed
DANGER:
someone will be seriously injured or killed.

Before Using The Saw

WARNING: to reduce the risk of mistakes that
could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug
the table saw in until the following steps have been
satisfactorily completed.
• Completely assemble and align saw (See "Assembly"
section).
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch
blade guard, spreader, anti-kickback device, miter
gauge, rip fence, table insert, blade elevation and

When Installing Or Moving The Saw

Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment.
• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
• Use recommended accessories. Consult the owner's
manual for recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw
movement.
• Bolt or clamp the saw to firm level surface where there is
plenty of room to handle and properly support the work-
piece (See "Assembly-Mounting Your Saw" section).
• Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does
not rock.
means if the safety information is not followed
WARNING:
someone could be seriously injured or killed.
means if the safety information is not followed
CAUTION:
someone may be injured.
blade tilt controls (See "Getting to Know Your Table
Saw" section).
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods for this saw (See
"Maintaining Your Table Saw" section).
• Find and read all the warning labels found on the saw
(shown below).
• When using a table extension longer than 12" attached
to any side of the saw, bolt the saw to a stationary sur-
face or prop up the outer end of the extension from the
floor or bench top to keep the saw from tipping.
• Put the saw where neither operator nor bystanders
must stand in line with the sawblade.
• To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, make
sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs
when plugging in or unplugging the saw.
• Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not
store anything above or near the tool where anyone
might stand on the tool to reach them.
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