Flex CS 40 WET Manual page 8

 Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
 Do not alter or misuse tool. This tool is precision built. Any alteration or
modification not specified is misuse and may result in a dangerous
condition.
WARNING!
Keep hands away from the cutting area and blade during operation. Keep
your second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are
holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
 Never hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is
important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
 Always use diamond blades with the correct size and shape arbor
holes (diamond vs. round). Blades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
 Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade
washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum
performance and operational safety.
 The cutting depth locking lever and the 0-45° locking knob must be
tight and secure before making a cut.
 Do not use the saw near fumes or combustible liquids.
 Never slow the blade down with your hands or by applying pressure
to the side of the blade.
 Before operation. Make sure that the blade has no cracks, rim wear
or damage.
 Be careful not to damage the spindle, flanges or bolt of this tool.
 When the blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason,
release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until
the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw
from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or
KICKBACK may occur.
 This tool is only to be used for cutting tile and natural stone; do not
use it to cut metal.
 Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in
line with the saw blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump
backwards.
 Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from
the blade below the work.
 Hold the tool by its insulated gripping surface when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of
the tool "live" and shock the operator.
 When rip cutting, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This
improves the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance for blade
binding.
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