Table Saw Safety Rules; Table Saw Specific Safety Rules - ShopMaster DELTA S36-300 Guide D'utilisation

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
• SEE GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. Read entire instruction manual before operating
saw. Learning the saw's proper applications, limitations, and specific potential hazards will greatly minimize the possibility
of accidents and injury. Make sure all users are familiar with its warnings and instructions before using saw.
SEE POWER CONNECTION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL for instructions and warnings regarding power cords and
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connections.

TABLE SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• AVOID KICKBACK. Pay particular attention to the
instructions (below) for reducing risk of kickback.
• OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor,
or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly
familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge
is safety.
DRESS PROPERLY. Wear appropriate apparel, eye
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protection, hearing protection and dust protection as
specified in the General Power Tool Safety Section of
this manual.
PROPER ASSEMBLY. Do not operate this saw until it
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is completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
• STABILITY. Make sure table saw is properly assembled
and located on a stable surface before use to keep saw
from moving during cut. Do not attempt to substitute a
table or other surface for the leg assembly.
• USE CORRECT BLADE AND RIVING KNIFE for the
intended operation. The blade must be installed so
the points of the teeth are pointing toward the front
of the saw. Do not use oversized blade or blade with
incorrect arbor opening. Always tighten the blade arbor
nut securely. Before use, inspect the blade for cracks
or missing teeth. Do not use a damaged or dull blade.
Always use blade within the thickness range for which
the riving knife is designed.
• USE PROPER THROAT PLATE. The proper throat
plate must be in place and properly secured at all times
to reduce the risk of a thrown workpiece and possible
injury.
• USE SAW BLADE GUARD, RIVING KNIFE AND
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS. Your saw is equipped with
a modular blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback
pawl assembly. Each of these components should be
used for every possible operation, including all through
cuts. This assembly is discussed in more detail below.
Make sure components are securely installed prior to
operation.
NEVER CUT METALS, CEMENT BOARD OR
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MASONRY. Certain man-made materials have special
instructions for cutting on table saws. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendations at all times.
• SUPPORT YOUR WORKPIECE based on its size
and the type of operation to be performed. Hold the
workpiece firmly against the fence and down against
the table surface. Do not attempt to cut a wide panel or
long board which hangs, unsupported, beyond the end
of the table surface. The weight of a workpiece, if not
properly supported, may causes it to shift on the table
resulting in loss of control. An unsupported workpiece
which hangs beyond the table surface may pinch the

TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES

blade during a cut, which leads to kickback.
• NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY OR SET-UP
WORK ON THE TABLE/WORK AREA when the saw is
running.
USE A PUSH STICK that is appropriate to the
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application to push and hold down a workpiece through
the completion of the cut. A push stick is a wooden or
plastic stick, usually homemade, that should be used
whenever the size or shape of the workpiece would
cause you to place your hands within 6 in. (152 mm)
of the blade. Instructions for making a push stick are
included in this manual. A push stick is also provided
with this saw.
NEVER Perform freehand cutting, plunge cutting, re-
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sawing, or cove cutting.
• CHECK WORKPIECE AND SET-UP before each
operation. Knots, irregularities, or nails in workpiece and
positioning mistakes or incomplete set-up may interfere
with or affect saw performance and personal safety.
• NO FREEHAND CUTS. Always use a rip fence, miter
gauge, or other appropriate devices to guide or hold
down the workpiece. Use hold-downs, jigs, fixtures or
feather boards to help guide and control The workpiece.
Accessories for use with your saw are available at extra
cost from your local dealer or authorized service center.
• DO NOT USE RIP FENCE AND MITER GAUGE AT
THE SAME TIME.
AVOID AWKWARD
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POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause a hand
to move into a saw blade. Operate with table at or near
waist level for maximum balance and control. Anticipate
effect of workpiece size on your ability to adjust position
and maintain control through completion of cut.
• KEEP ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS AT LEAST SIX
INCHES AWAY FROM THE BLADE.
• KEEP HANDS AND OTHER BODY PARTS OUT OF
THE BLADE PATH. NEVER have any part of your body
in line with the path of the saw blade.
• NEVER START THE SAW WITH THE WORKPIECE
AGAINST THE BLADE to reduce the risk of a thrown
workpiece.
DO NOT REACH OVER/REACH AROUND. Never
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reach over, in back of, or around the cutting tool with
either hand while the blade is in motion.
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED BLADE OR
TRAPPED WORKPIECE without first turning the saw
off and disconnecting the saw from the power source.
• BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW, wait for the blade to
come to a complete stop, then disconnect the saw from
the power source, clean the table and work area, and
lock out switch to prevent unauthorized use.
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OPERATIONS AND HAND