Maintenance - PowerTec TS1001 Owner's Manual

WARNING
For your own safety, read the operating manual and
all the safety instructions before using the table saw.
• The failure to follow the general safety rules and
safety precautions can greatly increase the
likelihood of injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Be aware of general power tool safety. Make sure all
the safety rules are understood.
• Disconnect the machine from power source whenever
adjusting or replacing any parts.
• Do not plug in unless switch is in "OFF" position.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts.
• Ware eye protection or face shield during operation.
• Make sure all guards are attached and securely
fastened. Keep saw and blade guards in proper
working condition.
• Make sure all the mobile parts move freely and are free
from interference.
• Keep blades shaft, aligned and properly attached.
• Secure blade is tightened to the arbor before turning on
the machine.
• Make sure the bevel angle lock knob is tightened.
• Make sure the fence is locked and is parallel to the
miter gauge groove.
• Never turn the machine "ON" with the workpiece
contacting the blade.
• Do not force cut. Slowing or stalling will overheat motor.
• Do not perform a workpiece that is warped, contains
knobs, or is embedded with foreign objects (nails,
staples, etc) to prevent kickback.
• Do not allow anyone to stand or cross in line of blade
rotation.
• Keep table saw maintained. Follow maintenance in
structions.
ON/OFF SWITCH
Refer to Figure 17
The ON/OFF switch is located on the front of table saw.
To turn the machine ON, pull the switch to the up position.
To turn the machine OFF, push the switch to the down
position.
NOTE: When the machine is not in use, the machine
should be locked in the "OFF" position to prevent unau-
thorized use.
• To lock the machine, turn the switch to "OFF" position.
• Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on with
out the key.
OPERATION
• If the key is removed when the switch is at the "ON"
position, the switch can be turned off but cannot be
turned on again.
• To unlock, place the key into the slot on switch unit until
it snaps.
Figure 17
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Refer to Figure 18
• The table saw has an overload protection installed next
to the main power switch. The overload protection
protects the motor unit by shutting off the power supply
when excessive electric current is detected. If the
overload protection is tripped, the table saw will not
power on.
• Before reset of overload protection, check motor,
switch and line connection for short circuit or faulty
components.
• To reset the overload protection, turn the switch to
"OFF" position. Then press the overload protection
button next to the main switch.
Figure 18
RIPPING
Refer to Figure 19 and 20
CAUTIONS:
Before operating the saw, check the following:
• The blade is tightened on the arbor.
• The miter angle lock knob is tightened.
• The fence is locked into position and is parallel to the
miter slots.
• The blade guard is in place and work properly.
• Safety glasses are on. The blade guard must always
be used to prevent kickback.
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Overload Protection