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23. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the saw
blade or other moving parts.
24. Use the right tool. Don't force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed. The right tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
25. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.
26. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
27. Make sure the work piece is securely attached or clamped to the table. Never use your
hand to hold the work piece.
28. Never brush away chips while the machine is running. Use the correct speed and feed for
the tool. Be sure that the tool is the correct one for your operation.
29. Never stand on a machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tipped or if the saw
blade is unintentionally contacted.
30. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and don't leave the
machine until it comes to a complete stop.
31. Always wear leather gloves when handling saw blades. The operator should not wear
gloves when operating the machine.
32. All doors should be closed, all panels replaced and other safety guards should be in
place prior to the machine being started or operated.
33. Be sure the blade is not in contact with the work piece when the motor is started. The
motor should be started and you should allow the saw to come up to full speed before
bringing the saw blade into contact with the work piece.
34. Do not allow the saw blade to rest against the work piece when the saw is not running.
35. Keep your hands away from the blade area.
36. The saw must be stopped and the electrical supply must be cut off before any blade
replacement or adjustment of blade support mechanism is done, or before any attempt is
made to change the drive belts or before any periodic service or maintenance is
performed on the saw.
37. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area before starting the
machine.
38. Bring the adjustable saw guides and guards as close as possible to the work piece.
39. The work piece, or part being sawed, must be securely clamped before the saw blade
enters the work piece.
40. Remove cut off pieces carefully, keeping hands away from the saw blade.
41. The saw must be stopped and the electrical supply cut off or machine unplugged before
reaching into the cutting area.

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Warnings (cont.)
Warnings for Sawing Systems