SawStop CNS175-AU - Manual (Page 10)

8 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw
7. Keep children away from the saw. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area. Make the
workshop kid-proof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. Do not use the saw in dangerous environments. For example, do not use the saw in damp or wet locations or
expose it to rain, and keep the work area well lighted.
9. Check to make sure the saw is in proper working order before using the saw. For example, check the alignment
of moving parts, look to see whether moving parts are binding or rubbing, check to see whether parts are broken,
make sure accessories are properly mounted in the saw, and check any other conditions that may affect the
operation of the saw. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
10. Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the saw with the motor cover or access panels open.
11. Wear eye protection. Always wear safety glasses when using the saw. Everyday eyeglasses are not safety
glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
12. Wear proper apparel when using the saw. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear a protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
13. You must install a rip fence before using this saw. Attempting to use the saw for rip cutting without the rip fence
could result in serious personal injury.
14. Reduce the risk of unintentional starting by making sure the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging
in the saw. Also, remove adjusting wrenches from the saw before turning it on.
15. Keep hands out of the line of the saw blade. Never reach around or over the saw. Do not overreach or stretch
to get something when using the saw. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
16. Never stand on the saw. Serious injury could occur if the saw is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
17. Feed work into the blade against the direction of rotation of the blade only. Feeding the work in the direction of
rotation may cause the work to be thrown by the blade and could result in serious personal injury.
18. Do not perform any operation freehand. Freehand means not using a fence (for rip cuts) or a miter gauge (for
cross-cuts) to guide the work piece as it is being cut. Always maintain firm control over the material being cut.
19. Use a blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing.
Use a push stick when required.
20. Secure your work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.
21. Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing the risk of kickback. Kickback occurs when a work piece contacts
the downstream edge of the blade as it is being cut and is propelled back towards the user at high velocity.
Safety
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WARNINGS