Chicago Electric 98058 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual page 6

blade may cut objects that can cause
kickback.
10. Check lower guard for proper
closing before each use. do not
operate the saw if lower guard
does not move freely and close
instantly. never clamp or tie the
lower guard into the open position.
If saw is accidentally dropped, lower
guard may be bent. Raise the lower
guard with the retracting handle and
make sure it moves freely and does
not touch the blade or any other part,
in all angles and depths of cut.
11. Check the operation of the lower
guard spring. if the guard and the
spring are not operating properly,
they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build-up of debris.
12. lower guard should be retracted
manually only for special cuts
such as "plunge cuts" and
"compound cuts." Raise lower
guard by retracting handle and as
soon as blade enters the material,
the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard
should operate automatically.
13. always observe that the lower
guard is covering the blade before
placing saw down on bench or
floor. An unprotected, coasting
blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its
path. Be aware of the time it takes
for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
14. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
SKU 98058 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
15. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
to begin work before turning on the
tool.
16. Do not lay the tool down until it has
come to a complete stop. Moving
parts can grab the surface and pull
the tool out of your control.
17. When using a handheld power tool,
maintain a firm grip on the tool with
both hands to resist starting torque.
18. Do not leave the tool unattended
when it is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug
it from its electrical outlet before
leaving.
19. Use clamps (not included) or other
practical ways to secure and support
the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
20. This product is not a toy. Keep it out
of reach of children.
21. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference or
pacemaker failure. In addition,
people with pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch
locked on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to
avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit
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