Wellsaw 1316S-SA - Manual (Page 3)

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Safety Instructions
1. Always wear protective eye wear when operating machinery.
Eye wear shall be impact resistant, protective safety glasses
with side shields which comply with ANSI Z87.1 specifi cations.
Use of eye wear which does not comply with ANSI Z87.1 spec-
ifi cations could result in severe injury from breakage of eye
protection.
2. Keep hands in sight and clear of all moving parts and cutting
surfaces.
3. Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing or jewelry which can
be caught in moving parts. Rubber soled footwear is recom-
mended for best footing.
4. Do not overreach. Failure to maintain proper working position
can cause you to fall into the machine or cause your clothing to
get caught - pulling you into the machine.
5. Keep guards in place and in proper working order. Do not op-
erate the machine with guards removed.
6. Avoid dangerous working environments. Do not use station-
ary machine tools in wet or damp locations. Keep work areas
clean and well lit. Special electrics should be used when work-
ing on fl ammable materials.
7. Avoid accidental starts by being sure the start switch is “OFF”
before plugging in the machine.
8. Never leave the machine running while unattended. Machine
shall be shut off whenever it is not in operation.
9. Disconnect electrical power before servicing. Whenever
changing accessories or general maintenance is done on the
machine, electrical power to the machine must be disconnect-
ed before work is done.
10. Maintain all machine tools with care. Follow all maintenance
instructions for lubricating and the changing of accessories.
No attempt shall be made to modify or have makeshift repairs
done to the machine. This not only voids the warranty but also
renders the machine unsafe.
11. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practi-
cal. It is safer than using your hands and it frees both hands to
operate the machine.
12. Never brush away chips while the machine is in operation.
13. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite accidents.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the ma-
chine back on.
15. Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or attachment to do a job
it was not designed for.
16. Use only recommended accessories and follow manufacturer’s
instructions pertaining to them.
17. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work
area. Make workshop completely safe by using padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
18. Know the tool you are using - its application, limitations, and
potential hazards.
19. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other ma-
sonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
20. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with ap-
proved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specifi -
cally designed to fi lter out microscopic particles.
General Electrical Cautions
This saw should be grounded in accordance with the National Elec-
trical Code and local codes and ordinances. This work should be
done by a qualifi ed electrician. The saw should be grounded to
protect the user from electrical shock.
Wire Sizes
Caution: for circuits which are far away from the electrical service
box, the wire size must be increased in order to deliver ample volt-
age to the motor. To minimize power losses and to prevent motor
overheating and burnout, the use of wire sizes for branch circuits or
electrical extension cords according to the following table is recom-
mended:
Conductor
Length
AWG (American Wire Gauge) Number
240 Volt lines 120 Volt lines
0-50 feet
50-100 feet
Over 100 feet
No. 14 No. 14
No. 14 No. 12
No. 12 No. 8