Additional Safety Instructions - General Excalibur EX-16CE Setup & Operation Manual

Additional Safety Instructions

Specific to this Scroll Saw
Because each shop situation is unique, no list of safety guidelines can ever be complete. The most
important safety feature in any shop is the knowledge and good judgement of the user. Use com-
mon sense and always keep safety considerations, as they apply to your individual shop situation
first and foremost in mind. If you have any doubts about the safety of an operation you are about
to perform: STOP! Do not perform the operation until you have validated from qualified individuals
if the operation is safe to perform and what is the safest method to perform it.
1. Material hold-down must be properly set and
remain in position during use.
2. Never reach under the table when operating or
make any adjustments while the scroll saw is run-
ning.
3. Secure the saw to the work bench with clamps or
mounting hardware.
4. Where possible, use clamps or a vice to secure your
workpiece. It is safer than using your hand.
5. Do not lift or carry the saw by the upper arm.
6. Make sure blade tension is properly adjusted.
7. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the saw blade.
Do not place fingers or hands in the path of the saw
blade.
8. When removing short workpieces, or cleaning up
around the table, be sure that the switch is in the
OFF position and that the blade has come to a
complete stop.
9. Never turn the saw ON before making sure that the
table is clear except for the workpiece and related
feed or support devices for the operation planned.
10. Check for proper blade size and type.
11. Do not attempt to saw stock that does not have a
flat surface unless a suitable support is used.
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ENSURE MACHINE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT OPERATE IN DAMP
CONDITIONS. DISCONNECT FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING. REPLACE FUSE WITH THE SAME
TYPE AND RATING ONLY - 3 AMP.
BE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING.
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12. Turn off motor if the material resists being backed
out of an incomplete cut. Use appropriate speed
for applications.
13. CAUTION: Some wood contains preservatives such
as copper chromium arsenate (CCA) which can
be toxic. When cutting these materials, extra care
should be taken to avoid inhalation and to mini-
mize skin contact.
14. Always use a dust mask and safety glasses when
sawing. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
15. Keep guards in place and in working order.
16. Make sure your fingers do not contact the terminals
of the power cord plug when plugging in or unplug-
ging the saw.
17. Never overfeed or force work into the blade.
18. Check for alignment and binding of all moving
parts, broken parts, mounting and any other con-
ditions that may affect the saw's operation.
19. Keep handles dry and free from oil and grease.
20. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing acces
sories.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cut
ter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.