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WARMNG:Readandunderstand all
instruc=
tions. Failure to follow a(! instruct(ons listed below
may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL (NSTRUCT(ONS
[] KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manua( carefu((y. Learn the app(ications and limitations
as we(( as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool.
[] GUARD AGA(NST ELECTR)OAL SHOOK BY PRE-
VENT(NG BODY CONTACT W(TH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enc(osures.
[] KEEP GUARDS (N PLACE and (n good working order.
[] REMOVE ADJUST(NG
KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and ad-
justing wrenches are removed from too( before turning
(t on.
[] KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches inv(te accidents. DO NOT (eave tools or
p(eces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.
[] DO NOT USE (N DANGEROUS
ENV(RONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep the work area well (it.
[] KEEP CHILDREN AND VIS)TORS AWAY. Al! visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool
or extension cord whi(e operating.
[] MAKE WORKSHOP
CHILDPROOF
w(th padlocks and
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
[] DON'T FORCE TOOL. (t w((( do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
[] USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the too( or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
[] USE THE PROPER EXTENS(ON CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition.
Use on(y a
cord heavy enough to carry the current your product
w((( draw. An undersized cord w((I cause a drop in (ine
vo(tage resu(ting in (oss of power and overheating. A
w(re gauge s(ze (A.W.G.) of at least 14 (s recommended
for an extens(on cord 25 feet or (ess (n (ength. (f in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The sma((er the
gauge number, the heav(er the cord.
[] DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear (oose c(othing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry,. They can get caught
and draw you into mov(ng parts. Rubber g(oves and
nonskid footwear are recommended
when working
outdoors. A(so wear protective hair cover(ng to contain
(ong ha(r.
[] ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES W(TH S(DE
SH(ELDS. Everyday eyeg(asses have only impact-
res(stant lenses, they are NOT safety g(asses.
[] SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. (t's safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate too(.
[] DON'T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and
balance at all t(mes.
[] MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep too(s sharp
and c(ean for better and safer performance.
Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
[] DISCONNECT
TOOLS. When not (n use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits,
cutters, etc., al( too(s shou(d be disconnected.
[] AVOID ACC(DENTAL
START(NG. Be sure switch (s off
when p(ugging in any tool.
[] USE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
The use of
improper accessories may risk injury.
[] NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting too( is un(ntention-
a((y contacted.
[] CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefu((y checked to determine that it wU( operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, b(nding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect (ts operation. A guard or other part that
ls damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
[] USE THE R(GHT D(REOT)ON OF FEED. Feed work
into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of
Made or cutter only.
[] NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNN(NG UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave too( until it
comes to a complete stop.
[] PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty,.
[] PROTECT YOUR HEAR(NG. Wear hearing protect(on
during extended periods of operation.
[] DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to discon-
nect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oi!, and
sharp edges.
[] USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is
used outdoors, use only extension cords with ap-
proved ground connection that are intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
[] KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND W)TH
SUFF)O(ENT SET. Sharp b(ades min(m(ze sta)((ng
and kickback.
[] BLADE COASTS AFTER BE)NG TURNED OFF.
[] NEVER USE (N AN EXPLOS(VE ATMOSPHERE.
Norma( spark(ng of the motor could (gn(te fumes.
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