General Safety Rules - Performax 240-3605 Operator's Manual

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contain chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures vary, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment. Always wear OSHA/NIOSH approved,
properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools.
CAUTION: Always follow proper operating procedures as defined in this manual — even if you are familiar with use of this
or similar tools. Remember that being careless for even a fraction of a second can result in severe personal injury.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD. A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For
example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw
while it is in operation.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep
the work area well lit.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches, or by removing starter keys.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not
intended.
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25
feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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