Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws - Black & Decker BES720 Original Instructions Manual

Kickback may propel the workpiece at high velocity
towards anyone standing in front and in line with the saw
blade.
b. Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or
to support the workpiece. Accidental contact with the
saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your fingers
into the saw blade.
c. Never hold and press the workpiece that is being cut
off against the rotating saw blade. Pressing the
workpiece being cut off against the saw blade will create a
binding condition and kickback.
d. Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A
misaligned fence will pinch the workpiece against the saw
blade and create kickback.
e. Use extra caution when making a cut into blind areas
of assembled workpieces. The protruding saw blade
may cut objects that can cause kickback.
f. Support large panels to minimise the risk of saw blade
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under
their own weight. Support(s) must be placed under all
portions of the panel overhanging the table top.
g. Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that is
twisted, knotted, warped or does not have a straight
edge to guide it with a mitre gauge or along the fence.
A warped, knotted, or twisted workpiece is unstable and
causes misalignment of the kerf with the saw blade,
binding and kickback.
h. Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked vertically
or horizontally. The saw blade could pick up one or more
pieces and cause kickback.
i. When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the
workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the
saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the saw
blade binds, it may lift up the workpiece and cause
kickback when the saw is restarted.
i. Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set.
Never use warped saw blades or saw blades with
cracked or broken teeth. Sharp and properly set saw
blades minimise binding, stalling and kickback.
4. Table saw operating procedure warnings
a. Turn off the table saw and disconnect the power cord
when removing the table insert, changing the saw
blade or making adjustments to the riving knife or saw
blade guard, and when the machine is left unattended.
Precautionary measures will avoid accidents.
b. Never leave the table saw running unattended. Turn it
off and don't leave the tool until it comes to a
complete stop. An unattended running saw is an
uncontrolled hazard.
c. Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area where
you can maintain good footing and balance.
(Original instructions)
It should be installed in an area that provides enough
room to easily handle the size of your workpiece.
Cramped, dark areas, and uneven slippery floors invite
accidents.
d. Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under the
saw table and/or the dust collection device.
Accumulated sawdust is combustible and may self-ignite.
e. The table saw must be secured. A table saw that is not
properly secured may move or tip over.
f. Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the table before
the table saw is turned on. Distraction or a potential jam
can be dangerous.
g. Always use saw blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Saw blades
that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will
run off-centre, causing loss of control.
h. Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade mounting
means such as flanges, saw blade washers, bolts or
nuts.
These mounting means were specially designed for your
saw, for safe operation and optimum performance.
i. Never stand on the table saw, do not use it as a
stepping stool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is
tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
j. Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate in
the proper direction. Do not use grinding wheels, wire
brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table saw. Improper
saw blade installation or use of accessories not
recommended may cause serious injury.

Additional safety instructions for table saws

The intended use is described in this instruction manual.
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The use of any accessory or attachment or performance
of any operation with this tool other than those recom-
mended in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury and/or damage to property.
Do not use cracked/bent/damaged/deformed saw blades.
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Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than
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recommended. For the proper blade rating refer to the
technical data.
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Warning! Contact with or inhalation of dusts
arising from sawing applications may endanger
the health of the operator and possible bystanders. Wear a
dust mask specifically designed for protection against dust
and fumes and ensure that persons within or entering the
work area are also protected.
Do not work with material containing asbestos. Asbestos
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is considered to be carcinogenic.
Wear gloves when handling saw blades and rough
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material (saw blades should be carried in a holder when
practicable).
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