Scroll Saw Awareness Reminder

Scroll Saw Awareness Reminder Potential Hazards ►A scroll saw can be hazardous when improperly used. Incidents could include electric shock, fire, or personal injury. Solutions ► The following general precautions should be observed by scroll saw users:           FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT the tool to a workbench or table at approximately hip height. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power off. ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when possible. BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE. Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut. MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the saw. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a power source. TURN OFF TOOL and wait for saw blade to come to a complete stop before moving workpiece or changing settings. THIS TOOL should have the following markings: o Wear eye protection. o Keep hands out of path of saw blade o Do not operate saw without guards in place. o Do not perform any operation freehand. o Never reach around saw blade. o Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings. o Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable) before changing blade or servicing. o No load speed. ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle. IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.