Safety - Important Do's And Don'ts - DeWalt DW1251 Adjustment And Operating Instructions

SAFETY - IMPORTANT DO'S AND DON'TS
For your own safety and efficient use of your DeWalt Powershop. follow these instructions carefully.
DO
Ensure that the machine is properly connected to 1.
the mains via a 13 amp fused plug (240v) or
permanently wired in (415v).
Be sure that the earth wire is firmly connected to 2.
the earth terminal in the plug.
Always disconnect your machine from the power 3.
supply before changing any attachments or
accessories.
DO NOT
Never connect the machine up to any voltage
other than that stated on the motor rating plate.
Never switch on the machine without the correct
guards being properly mounted.
Never switch on the machine unless all clamping
handles are tightened.
4. Ensure all guards are correctly positioned and all
clamping handles are tightened before starting
' the machine.
5. Always wear close-fitting clothing without
loose ends. Remove loose-fitting ornaments
and ties, and ensure long hair is secured or
closely covered.
6. Wear protective eye shields.
7. Make sure the sides of the blade and the arbor
collars or flanges are clean and that the recessed
sides of the collars are against the blade.
8. Make sure the arbor nut is securely tightened
using both the alien key and spanner provided.
4. Do not allow spectators (especially children)
within the vicinity of the machine while
working with it.
5. Do not leave the machine plugged into the
mains while unattended.
6. Never use blades larger in diameter than that
supplied as standard equipment (250mm).
7. Never rip without the riving knife and
anti-kickback fingers correctly adjusted.
Never feed in material from the wrong side when
ripping - follow the instruction label on the top of
the arm.
9. Before switching on to make a cut, make
sure that the fence is in the correct
position. The blade should not contact the
material until you pull-the saw carriage
forward.
9. Never attempt to oil or grease the arm tracks or
motor.
10. Keep saw blades sharp and properly set.
10. Never wedge anything against the motor fan to
hold the motor shaft still.
11. When ripping always use the riving knife and
anti-kickback fingers in their correct positions.
12. Keep the bearing tracks in the arm and the
bearings on the roller head assembly clean and
dry and free from grease.
13. Periodically check the machine's adjustments to
ensure accurate woodworking and readjust in
the recommended sequence if necessary.
11. Never feed the material into the blade faster than
it will cut it comfortably.
12. Do not lift the Powershop by its
worktable.
14. Keep your saw in a dry place.