Wear appropriate eye protection.

Remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and confine long hair.

Use properly secured and adjusted guards at all times.

Adjust the guide and guard to within 1/4 inch of work.

Remove scrap only when the machine is stopped.

Avoid backing out of a cut (kerf).

Keep hands and fingers in such a position that there is no danger of their slipping into the blade. Hold work piece on either side of the cutting line. Use a push stick where necessary.

Do not leave the machine until it has stopped.

Consult with your instructor before cutting large or irregular shaped pieces.