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

or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
• USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-hole
receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
• DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
• KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.
• STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you
are tired. Do not rush.
• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized
service center.
• USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do NOT use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that
are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in.
• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
• BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
• NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use.
• NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
• DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.
• WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
• USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may
cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.
• DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to
power supply.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately hip height.
• NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back towards the
operator. It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade path and turn switch off
immediately if blade binds or stalls.
• USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
• SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels.
• REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an accident causing
possible serious personal injury.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• NEVER place arms or hands in line with the path of the cutting blade.
• ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, RIVING KNIFE, AND ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS on all through cut operations. Through cut
operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting. Keep the blade
guard down, the anti-kickback pawls down, and the spreader in place over the blade.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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