General Safety
warning: Read all safety considerations. Failure to follow this set
of guidelines can result in unwarranted damage to the machine
and serious injury to the operator and bystanders.
Work
area
KEEP ALL CHILDREN AND UNTRAINED PERSONS AWAY FROM THE
MACHINE. Do not allow bystanders to touch the machine or power cord.
All people but the operator should be away from the work area.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. A cluttered area can limit the range of motion
needed by the machine and cause serious injury to the operator or damage to
the machine.
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA IS CHILD-PROOF AND UNACCESABLE
TO UNTRAINED PERSONS. Use padlocks where possible and keep all
machines unplugged when not in use.
DO NOT KEEP OR PLACE TOOLS IN OUTDOOR, DAMP, OR
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Never operate the tool under wet or damp
conditions; there is a serious risk of electrical shock. Exposing this product to
those environments may result in damage to the tool and operator injury. Do
not use tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gasses.
Personal
Safety
KNOW YOUR MACHINE. Read and understand the owner’s manual and
labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Do not wear
gloves that can be caught in the cutter-head or power feeder or any part of the
machine. Tie up or wear protective coverings to contain long hair.
USE SAFETY GOGGLES. Some machines require additional face shielding
than offered by safety goggles alone. Know your machine and the proper PPE
to use.
USE EAR PROTECTION. Some machines operate at very high noise levels.
To prevent harm, be sure to use ear protection always.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent all bodily contact with
grounded surfaces and parts of the machine that pose electrical threats.
DO NOT OVERREACH THE CUTTER HEAD OR BLADE. DO NOT STAND
ON THE MACHINE. Serious injury can occur from mishandling this tool. Keep
proper footing on the floor at all times.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING FOR MACHINES WITHOUT MAGNETIC
OR AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF SWITCHES. Make sure the tool is in the off
position prior to plugging it in.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE. Machine parts like riving knifes, blade guard,
cutter-head guards, feather boards, push sticks, etc. are designed to minimize
possible injury. Keep those parts in place unless a safer means
of operation is available.
BE ALERT ALWAYS AND GIVE 100% OF YOUR ATTENTION TO THE
OPERATION OF THIS TOOL. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to
both the operator and bystanders.
DO NOT RELY ON GUARDS. The operator of this tool is 100% responsible
for his/her own safety. The guards and safety components sold with this
machine are not enough to ensure safety.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before every use of this tool, makes sure
the machine and any components of the machine are not damaged or at the
risk of being damaged. If a damaged part is discovered, stop immediately and
put the machine out of service until the part is replaced. Parts can be ordered
directly from Laguna Tools at: 1-949-474-1200.
Tool
Use
DO NOT FORCE TOOL. The tool is designed to operate at a certain feed rate
determined by cutter. Forcing the workpiece beyond that rate will do an
inadequate job and may cause damage or harm to the operator.
USE THE CORRECT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Know the limitations and
capabilities of your new purchase. Do not try to “fit a square peg in a round
hole.”
SECURE THE WORK PIECE. For all woodworking and metalworking
applications, the workpiece should be secured correctly by the operator using
appropriate clamps and vises. Always use a clamp or vise when available — it
is safer than using your hands.
FEED DIRECTION. If feed rate is applicable, then there is only one direction
of feed rate for the tool. Do not force the workpiece in the wrong feed
direction.
KEEP CUTTERHEADS AND BLADES SHARP. Never operate this machine
with unsharpened cutter heads or blades. Operating under these conditions
greatly increases the chance of kickback and overloads.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. Do not leave the tool until
it comes to a complete stop. When unattended, unplug the tool.
warning: All repairs should be done by trained repairmen.
Contact Laguna Tools or a competent repair service.
warning: Use only Laguna Tools or compatible and marked
replacement parts. All others may cause damage or harm.
warning:
Use only manufacturer-recommended accessories.
Some accessories may cause damage or harm.
Kickback
A kickback happens when the workpiece binds between the saw blade (or
cutter head) and a stationary object (fence). KICKBACKS CAN USUALLY BE
AVOIDED BY FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES:
1.
Make sure the fence is always parallel to the saw blade.
2.
When ripping, apply the feed force to the section of
the workpiece between the sawblade and the rip fence.
3.
Keep the sawblade or cutter heads sharp. Replace or sharpen
anti-kickback pawls when points become dull.
4.
Keep guards, spreaders and anti-kickback pawls in place
and operating properly. The spreader must be in alignment
with the sawblade and the pawls must stop a kickback once
it has started. Check action prior to use.
5.
NEVER try to rip a workpiece that is twisted or warped or does not
have a straight edge to guide along the rip fence.
6.
NEVER release the work until you have pushed it all the way past
the sawblade or cutter head.
7.
Always use the appropriate push stick or push blocks.
8.
NEVER confine the cut-off piece when ripping or cross cutting.
9.
NEVER process multiple loose workpieces at one time.