General Instructions; Safety Rules - Invicta RT-40 Operator's Manual

Table Saw

General Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this quality machine from INVICTA.
As with all equipment, safety is to be the priority. The operator should understand the safety features as well as
apply good safety habits in transportation, adjustment, maintenance and operation of the machine. Practice and
teach others the safe operating procedures of this machine and help to prevent the possibility of accidents.

Safety Rules

1. For your own safety, read carefully the Instruction Manual before attempting to operate the machine.
2. If you are not thoroughly familiar and comfortable with the adjustment and operation of the machine, ask for
instruction from your supervisor or a fully qualified person. You may also contact Invicta USA.
3. Before the initial operation of the machine, remove all packaging, shipping grease and fully assemble the
machine. Pay special attention to the assembly of safety components.
4. Wear proper apparel while operating the machine. Never wear loose fitting clothing, gloves or ties. Always
remove rings or other jewelry before operating the machine. It is strongly suggested the operator wear
shoes with non-slip soles and also wear a protective hair net to prevent hair entanglement in moving parts.
5. Always wear personal safety equipment. Follow the safety regulations of your country and your company.
6. Have a certified person make all wiring connections to power source and properly ground the machine.
7. Always disconnect the machine from the power source and use lockout procedures before servicing,
changing cutting tools and during cleaning of the machine.
8. Before starting the machine, have the work area clean and free of debris. Cluttered areas are invitations for
accidents to occur.
9. Keep the safety guard(s) of the machine in place and in proper working condition. Never operate
machinery without safety equipment in place. Report any damage to your supervisor.
10. Keep children and visitors a safe distance from the working area.
11. Never leave the machine running while unattended. Turn off the power source during breaks. The machine
should come to a complete stop before walking away.
12. Do not operate the machine under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Consult your physician when taking
medications.
13. Do not force the machine beyond its limitations. It will produce a nicer and safer job at the rate it was
designed to operate.
Additional Safety Rules for the Operation of Table Saws
1) Avoid Kickbacks. "Kickback" can occur when the workpiece is forced back by the saw blade during improper
operation. When "Kickback" occurs injury can result. Some causes of Kickback are:
A- Dull blades or an improperly adjusted fence in relation to the blade.
B- Knots, Nails or Imperfections in the workpiece.
C- Heavier cutting than the machine was designed for.
D- Failure to use a pusher block when cutting thin or narrow workpieces.
2) Never start the work-piece into the blade before allowing it to reach full operation speed.
3) Use the correct tooth style and rake for the material you plan to cut.
4) Keep the Blade sharp and free of rust and pitch
5) Use good safety habits when using dado blades.
6) Support and control the workpiece properly all times during the operation.
7) Never reverse the direction of the workpiece after beginning operation. Kickback can occur.
8) Definitions of ripping, crosscutting and dadoing of the workpiece:
A- Ripping operations: Cutting the material in the same direct as the flow of the grain.
B- Crosscutting operations: Cutting the material across the grain. This may produce heavy splintering.
C- Dado operations: Cutting a flat-wide bottom grove in the material.
Mod. RT-40
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