Steele Products SP-PB101 - Manual (Page 2)

14.NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit.DO NOT
store anything above or near the tool.
15.DO NOT OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-
soled footwear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris.
16.MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage,
improper mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation. Any part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced before use.
18.MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Use padlocks and master switches and ALWAYS
remove starter keys.
19.DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that could
affect your ability to use the tool properly.
20.USE SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALLTIMES—that comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Normal safety glasses only have impact resistant lenses and are not
designed for safety. Wear a face or dust mask when working in a dusty
environment. Use ear protection, such as plugs or muffs, during
extended periods of operation.
General safety rules (continued)
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01.Always use the splitter and anti-kickback pawls for all operations, including through-sawing.
Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece when ripping or cross-cutting.
02.Always hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge or rip fence.
03.Use a push stick when required. Always use a push stick for ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping
applications in the instruction manual where the push stick is covered in detail. See the push stick
pattern included in this instruction manual.
04.Never perform any operation“free hand”(using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece).
Always use either the fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the work.
05.Never stand or place any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. Keep your hands
out of the line of the saw blade.
06.Never reach behind or over the table saw.
07.Remove the rip fence when cross-cutting.
08.Feed the workpiece into the blade against the direction of rotation only.
09.Never use the fence as a cut-off gauge when cross-cutting.
10.Never attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF. Turn off the power
switch immediately to prevent motor damage.
11.Provide adequate support to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long workpieces.
12.Avoid kickbacks (work thrown back toward you) by keeping the blade sharp, keeping the rip fence
parallel to the saw blade, and keeping the splitter, anti-kickback pawls, and guard inplace and
operating.Do not release work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade. Do not rip work
that is twisted, warped, or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
13.Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could put your hand in the
cutting path.
WARNING: Do not operate the table saw until it is completely assembled and installed
according to the instructions.
Specific safety rules for the table saw
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14.Never use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could dissolve or otherwise damage the
material. Use only a soft damp cloth to clean plastic parts.
15.Never cut metals or materials which may create hazardous dust.
16.Always use in a well-ventilated area. Remove sawdust frequently. Clean out sawdust from the
interior of the saw to prevent a possible fire hazard.
17.To operate properly, this saw must be mounted on the leg stand or on a suitable work surface.
Failure to provide a sawdust fall-through and removal hole will allow sawdust to build up in the
motor area, which is a fire hazard and may cause motor damage.
18.Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut.
19.Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece and its supports.
20.Use only sharp, clean blades with properly set teeth.
21.Do not use the saw without the proper blade insert.
Specific safety rules for the table saw (continued)
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Grounding Instructions
IN THE EVENT OF AMALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN,grounding provides the path of least resistance
for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped withan electric cord
that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and
ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by
an electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock. The
conductor with the green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, DO NOT connect the
equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
CHECK with a licensed electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand
thegrounding instructions, or if you are not sure if the tool is properly grounded.
USE ONLY THREE-WIRE EXTENSION CORDS that have 3-pronged
plugs and outlets that accept the tool's plug as shown in Fig. A.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
CAUTION: In all case, make certain the outlet in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure
if it is, have a licensed electrician check the outlet.
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3
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Fig. A
1. 3-pronged plug 2. Properly grounded outlet
3. Grounding prong
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