Grizzly G0588/G0591 - Manual (Page 17)

G0588/G0591 12" Sliding Table Saws
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Safety Instructions for Sliding Table Saws
7. RIP FENCE USAGE. When using the
crosscut fence, the workpiece should never
contact the rip fence while the saw blade is
cutting.
8. STALLED BLADE. Turn the saw OFF
before "freeing" a stalled saw blade.
9. AWKWARD OPERATIONS. Avoid awk-
ward operations and hand positions where
a sudden slip could cause your hand to
move into the spinning saw blade.
10. BLADE HEIGHT. Always adjust the blade
to the proper height above the workpiece.
11. DAMAGED SAW BLADES. Never use
blades that have been dropped or dam-
aged. A damaged blade could lose teeth
while turning, causing injury or death.
12. RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT. Only oper-
ate the saw if the riving knife is aligned with
the main blade to prevent kickback.
13. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any
time you are experiencing difficulties per-
forming the intended operation, stop using
the machine! Contact Tech Support at
(570) 546-9663.
1. SAFETY ACCESSORIES. Always use the
blade guard and riving knife on all ''through-
sawing'' operations. Through-sawing oper-
ations are those when the blade cuts com-
pletely through the workpiece.
2. KICKBACK. Kickback is defined as high
speed expulsion of stock from the table
saw toward the operator. Until you have a
clear understanding of kickback and how it
occurs, DO NOT operate this table saw!
3. WORKPIECE CONTROL. Make sure the
workpiece is placed in a stable position on
the table and is either supported by the rip
fence or the crosscut table during cutting
operations.
4. PUSH STICK. Always use a push stick
when ripping narrow stock.
5. OPERATOR POSITION. Never stand or
have any part of your body directly in-line
with the cutting path of the saw blade.
6. REACHING OVER SAW BLADE. Never
reach behind or over the blade with either
hand while the saw is running. If kick-
back occurs while reaching over the blade,
hands or arms could be pulled into the
spinning saw blade.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machines there is danger associat-
ed with the Model G0588/G0591. Accidents
are frequently caused by lack of familiarity
or failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.