DeWalt DW745 Instruction Manual page 3

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches, orbyremoving
starter k eys. The unauthorized start-up ofa machine bya child orvisitor may result in
injury.
DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't fome tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed. Using the incorrect tool or attachment may result in personal injury.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. If your product is equipped with a cord set, use only three-wire extension cords
that have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the
tool's plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one 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. The following table shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more AWG
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10- 12 16 16 14 12
12- 16 14 12 Not Recommended
, WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents may cover moving parts and
should also be avoided.
, ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.
Also use face or dust mask ff cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS wear certified safety
equipment:
* ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
* ANSI S12.6 ($3.19) hearing protection
* NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
, DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at aft times. Loss of balance
may cause personal injury.
, MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep blades sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Foflow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly
maintained blades and machines can further damage the blade or machine and/or
cause injury.
, TURN THE MACHINE "OFF'; AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE
POWER SOURCE before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or
changing set-ups, when making repairs or changing locations. Do not touch the plug's
metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord. An accidental start-up can cause
injury.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure that the switch is
in the "OFF'position before plugging in the power cord. In the event of a power failure,
move the switch to the "OFF"position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
, USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may
be hazardous when used on another tooL Consult the instruction manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
, NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur ff the tool is tipped or ff the cut-
ting tool is unintentionally contacted.
, CHECK FOR 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 should be properly repaired or
replaced. Do not use tool ff switch does not turn it on and off. Damaged parts can cause
further damage to the machine and/or personal injury.
, DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation
of the blade or cutter only.
, NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave
tool until it comes to a complete stop. Serious injury can result.
, DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN
GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors and switches in these tools may
spark and ignite fumes.
, STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO
NOT USE THE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious injury.
, DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (gained from frequent use of your saw) TO
REPLACE SAFETY RULES. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict severe injury.
.Additional Safety Ru#es for Tab#e Saws
_WARNING: ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask ff cutting operation is dusty. Aft users and bystanders
MUST ALWAYS wear certified safety equipment:
* ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
* ANSI S12.6 ($3.19) hearing protection,
* NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
* AVOID AWKWARD POSITIONS, where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into
a saw blade.
* NEVER REACH IN BACK OF, OR AROUND, THE CUTTING TOOL with either hand
to hold down the work piece.
* KEEP ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY from the blade to prevent serious injury.
* USE A PUSH STICK OR PUSH BLOCKTHAT IS APPROPRIATE TO THE APPLICA-
TION TO PUSH WORK PIECES THROUGH THE SAW. A push stick is a wooden or
non-metallic stick, usually homemade, that should be used whenever the size or shape
of the work piece would cause you to place your hands within six inches of the blade.
Use hold-downs, jigs, fixtures or feather boards to help guide and control the
work piece when the guard cannot be used. Use saw-blade guard and spfitter for
every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing.
* DO NOT PERFORM RIPPING, CROSSCUTTING OR ANY OTHER OPERATION
FREEHAND.
* NEVER reach around or over saw blade.
* STABILITY. Make sure the table saw is firmly mounted to a secure surface before use
and does not move.