Safety Instructions - Powermatic 66 Maintenance Instructions And Parts List

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read; Understand & Follow the safety and operating instructions found in this manual. Know the
limitations and hazzards associated with this table saw. A Safety Rules decal is installed on each machine
to serve as a reminder of basic safety practice.
2. Grounding of the Table Saw; Make certain that the machine frame is electrically grounded and that
a ground lead is included in the incoming electrical service. In cases where a cord and plug are used,
make certain that the grounding plug connects to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure
indicated in the National Electric Code.
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Safety: Wear an approved safety shield, goggles, or glasses to protect eyes when operating the
table saw.
4. Personal Protection: Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watch and other jewelry and
roll up sleeves above the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Protective type footware
should be used. Where the noise exceeds the level of exposure allowed in Section 1910.95 of the OSHA
Regulations use hearing protection devices. Do not wear gloves.
5. Work Area: Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, oil and
grease to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping. Be sure the table is free of all scrap, foreign
material and tools before starting to cut. Powermatic recommends the use of anti-skid floor strips on
the floor area where the operator normally stands and that each machine's work area be marked off.
Make certain the work area is well lighted and that a proper exhaust system is used to minimize dust.
Provide adequate work space around the machine.
6. Guards : Keep the machine guards in place for every operation on which they can be used. If any
guards are removed for maintenance, Do Not Operate The Machine until the guards are reinstalled.
7. Alignment: Check the alignment of the splitter, fence and miter slot
to
the blade before using
the table saw. Note : A caution decal is installed on each guard and splitter to warn against the
hazards of misalignment. (Use the maintenance manual for instructions on alignment).
8. Maintain tools in top condition : Check the saw blade or cutter for cracks or missing teeth. Do not
use a cracked or dull blade or one with missing teeth or improper set. Make sure the blade or cutter
is securely locked on the arbor.
9 . .Qperator position: Do not stand in line with the saw blade or work piece and do not alk.w anyone
else to do so. Never climb on or near the saw.
10. Hand Safety...:. Keep hands clear of the blade area. Do not reach past the blade
to
clear parts or
scrap with the saw blade running. Never saw free hand. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause your hand to contact the blade.
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Devices; Always use the splitter, blade guard, push stick and other safety devices for all
operations where they can be used. On operations such as dadoing or molding where such devices may
not be used, use feather boards, (see Pg. 12) fixtures and other safety devices and use,extreme caution.
Re-install the splitter and blade guard immediately after completing the operation that required their
removal.
12. Do Not Overreach: Maintain a balanced stance and keep your body under control at all times.
Do not overreach. Use a support table or have a helper or "tailman" take stock away from the back
side of the blade.
13 . Saw Blade Rotation: Be sure the saw blade rotates clockwise when viewed from the motor side
(leftside) of the machine.
14. Adjustments: Make all adjustments to the machine and operational set-up with the power off.
Never remove the insert with the blade running.
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