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1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
MACHINE.
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury:
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This table saw accessory is designed and
intended for use by properly trained and
experienced personnel only. If you are not
familiar with the proper and safe operation of a
table saw, do not use until proper training and
knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this table saw accessory for other
than its intended use. If used for other
purposes, Powermatic disclaims any real or
implied warranty and holds itself harmless from
any injury that may result from that use.
6. Always wear approved safety glasses or face
shield while using the table saw. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating the table saw, remove tie,
rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll
sleeves up past the elbows. Do not wear loose
clothing. Confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or
anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do not
wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.
9. Do not operate this machine while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
10. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
11. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source. A machine under repair should be RED
TAGGED to show it must not be used until
maintenance is complete.
12. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine
before turning it on.
13. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately.
14. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
15. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
16. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
17. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
18. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing safety keys.
19. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-
play” are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.
20. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that
you do not fall or lean against the blade or other
moving parts. Do not overreach or use
excessive force to perform any machine
operation.
21. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed
rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed. The right tool
will do the job better and safer.
22. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
23. Maintain tools with care. Keep blade sharp and
clean for the best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
24. Check the saw blade for cracks or missing
teeth. Do not use a cracked or dull blade or one
with missing teeth or improper set. Make sure
the blade is securely locked on the arbor.
25. Keep hands clear of the blade area. Do not
reach past the blade to clear parts or scrap with
the saw blade running.
26. Never saw freehand. Avoid awkward operations
and hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause your hand to contact the blade.
