Chicago Electric 42933 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 5

WARNING: Never attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning OFF the
saw motor.
15. Provide proper support for the stock based on its size and the type of operation to be
performed.
16. Avoid awkward hand positions (i.e., crossing arms during operation) in which a
sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the moving saw blade.
17. Before making any adjustments to the Radial Arm Saw, the Switch should be in the
OFF position and the Switch locked OFF.
18. Never turn the Radial Arm Saw ON before clearing the table and work surface of all
objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.), except the stock to be cut.
19. Always lock the carriage arm in place before lowering the saw blade. Otherwise, when
the saw blade touches the stock, it may draw itself backward (with you) into the cutting
area.
20. Never cut more than one piece of stock at a time, for any type of cut.
21. When cross cutting, always return the carriage arm to the rear position before letting
go of the Handle.
22. Avoid Kickback of stock:
- For rip cuts, the saw blade must be exactly parallel to the fence to prevent pinching or
heeling. Use a stock separator on the output side of the stock cut.
- Only feed the stock against the rotation of the saw blade.
- Keep the stock firmly on the table while cutting.
23. When making rip cuts:
- Push only on the main section of stock, between the saw blade and the fence.
- Always use a push stick, never your hands.
- Do not release the stock before the cut is complete, and push beyond the saw blade.
- Always push the stock through the saw blade, never pull it through from the opposite
direction.
- Always use the anti-kickback claws.
- Do not rip stock that is bowed, warped, or has nonparallel edges.
24. The use of abrasive, cut off, or wire wheels can be dangerous and is not
recommended.
Note: Performance of this tool may vary depending on variations in local line voltage. Exten-
sion cord usage may also affect tool performance.
Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under-
stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SKU 42933 For replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5