MasterCraft 055-6755-8 Instruction Manual page 6

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workpiece can cause kickback or stall the motor.
• Use the right tool. Don't force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it
for a purpose not intended.
Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord
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heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is
recommended for an extension cord 25' (7.6 m) or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewellery. They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• ALWAYS wear safety goggles that comply with United States ANSI Z87.1 and a face shield or dust mask
if operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
• Secure work. Use clamps or a vice to hold workpiece when practical. It's safer than using your hand
and frees both hands to operate tool.
Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Disconnect tools. All tools should be disconnected when not in use, before servicing, or when
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changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc. Turn the machine "OFF" before disconnecting tools to
avoid an accidental start when plugging the tools in again. The accidental start may cause serious injury.
Do not touch the terminal or plug's metal part when inserting or removing the plug from an outlet.
Do not plug in or pull out from power supply with wet hands to prevent electric shock.
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• Use recommended accessories. Consult the operator's manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may risk injury.
Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
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unintentionally contacted. Do not use it as a stepping stool.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service centre to avoid risk of personal injury.
• Use the right direction of feed. Feed workpiece into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation
of blade or cutter only. Feeding the workpiece in the same direction that the saw blade is rotating above
the table may result in the workpiece, and your hand, being pulled into the saw blade.
Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
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complete stop. An unattended running saw is an uncontrolled hazard.
• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
Protect your hearing. Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation.
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Do not abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and
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sharp edges.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "w-a" or "w".
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Always keep the blade guard and spreader (riving knife) in place and in working order for all
through cut operations. Reinstall the blade guard immediately after finishing any non-through cut
operations which require removal of the blade guard.
Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and
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alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in reducing the likelihood of kickback.
• For the riving knife and anti-kickback pawls to work, they must be engaged in the
workpiece. The riving knife and anti-kickback pawls are ineffective when cutting workpieces that are
too short to be engaged with the riving knife and anti-kickback pawls. Under these conditions a kickback
cannot be prevented by the riving knife and anti-kickback pawls.
Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function properly, the
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saw blade diameter must match the appropriate riving knife and the body of the saw blade must be
thinner than the thickness of the riving knife and the cutting width of the saw blade must be wider than
the thickness of the riving knife.
Keep blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
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• Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work
or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving. The material may become trapped between the fence or inside the saw blade guard and the saw
blade pulling your fingers into the saw blade. Turn the saw off and wait until the saw blade stops before
removing material.
Blade coasts after being turned off.
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• Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
• Inspect tool cords periodically. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an
authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord
or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair or
replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well
away from the rotating blade.
• Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
• Ground all tools. If tool is equipped with three-prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole
electrical receptacle.
• Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only correct electrical devices: 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and
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3-hole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
• Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualied
electrician.
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