SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFor your safety, please read and understand the instruction manual before you operate the machine.The operator should always follow these safety guidelines:• The machine should only be used for its designated purpose.• Do not wear gloves, neckties, jewelry or loose clothing/hair while operating the machine.• For eye protection, always wear protective safety glasses.• Check the blade tension and adjust blade guides before starting the machine.• Use auxiliary clamping or supporting devices to fix material in place before cutting longworkpieces. Always make sure the material is clamped firmly in place before starting to cut.• Do not remove jammed or cut-off pieces until the blade has come to a full stop.• Keep fingers away from the path of the blade.• Protection devices should be in place at all times. For your own safety, never remove thesedevices.• Disconnect machine from the power source before making repairs or adjustments.• Wear protection gloves only when changing the blade.• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.• Do not take your eyes off the machine while in operation.• Do place warning signs to mark out machine work zone and restrict entry to be staff-only.