John Deere ET-3409-J - Manual (Page 8)

8 Table Saw Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR USE OF THIS POWER TOOL
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN
USING THIS POWER TOOL IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURY.
DO's:
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL:
1.
Review the Manual and familiarize yourself with the safety rules and operatinginstructions for this POWER
TOOL before attempting to use it.
2. Always confirm that the POWER TOOL is clean before using it.
3. Always wear snug-fitting clothing, nonskid footwear (preferably with steel toes) and eye protection when
operating the POWER TOOL.
4. Always handle the POWER TOOL carefully. If the POWER TOOL falls or strikes against a hard object, it might
become deformed or cracked or sustain other damage.
5. Always cease operating the saw at once, if you notice any abnormality what so ever.
6. Always confirm that all components are mounted properly and securely before using the tool.
7. When replacing the saw blade, always confirm that the rating of the new blade is correct for use on this tool.
8. Always shut off the power and wait for the saw blade to completely stop rotating before doing any maintenance
or adjustments.
9. Always make a trial run first before attempting any new use of the saw.
10. Always handle the saw blade with care when dismounting and mounting it.
11. Always confirm that the workpiece is free of nails or other foreign objects before beginning a cut.
12. Always keep your hands out of the path of the saw blade.
13. Always confirm that the saw blade guard is in the proper place before using the saw.
14. Always confirm that the saw blade guard does not obstruct the sliding motion of the saw before attempting
cutting.
15. Inspect the tool's power cord periodically.
16. Always confirm that the proper lengths and types of extension cords are being utilized, if necessary, before
starting the tool.
17. Always confirm that the motor air vents are fully open before using the tool.
18. Always wait until the motor has reached full speed before starting a cut.
19. Always keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Hold the tool firmly when in use.
20. Always use saw blade guard, spreader and kickback pawls on all "through sawing" operations. Through sawing
operations are those when the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting.
21. Always hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge or rip fence.
22. Always use a push stick for ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping operations in instruction manual where push
stick is covered in detail.
23. Remove the rip fence when cross cutting.
24. Provide adequate support to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long workpiece.
25. Avoid kickbacks (work thrown back toward you).
Keeping saw blade sharp and keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
Keeping spreader and anti-kickback pawls and saw blade guard in place and operating, by not releasing work.
Before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade, by not ripping work that is twisted or wrapped or does not
have a straight edge to guide along the rip fence.
26. Avoid awkward operations and hand position where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting
tool.
27. Permanently mount your table saw before performing any cutting operations. Refer to installation instructions.
28. Always use in a well ventilated area. Remove sawdust frequently. Clean out sawdust from the interior of the table
saw to potential fire hazard.
29. The operating instructions provided with the tool shall direct the user to secure the tool to supporting structure if,
during normal operation, there is a tendency for the tool to tip over, slide, or walk on the supporting surface.