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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
General Safety Rules

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

WARNING: FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections to
prevent shock or electrocution.

Important Safety Instructions

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF KICKBACK AND OTHER INJURIES, use all components of the
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guarding system (blade guard assembly, riving knife and anti-kickback) for every operation for
which they can be used including all thru-cutting.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and
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adjusting wrenches are removed from spindle before turning tool on. Tools, scrap pieces, and
other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing injury.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. The use of power tools in
damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area well-lit to
avoid tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. Your shop
is a potentially dangerous environment.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys
and the battery. The unauthorized start-up of a machine by a child or visitor may result in injury.
• DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
Using the incorrect tool or attachment may result in personal injury.
• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may cause
personal injury. Do not attempt to retrieve materials near the blade on the saw table while the
blade is spinning.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep blades sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly maintained blades and
machines can further damage the blade or machine and/or cause injury.
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps to hold work when practical (such as when using a zero clearance
insert/throat plate). It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
• TURN UNIT OFF AND REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK before installing or removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing set-ups, when making repairs or changing locations.
• Do not install or remove the battery pack with wet hands.
• ENSURE THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE INSERTING BATTERY PACK.
Inserting the battery pack into power tools invites accidents.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use only accessories that are recommended by the
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manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may be hazardous
when used on another tool. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
• Magnetic accessories will not work on this saw.
• NEVER STAND OR SIT ON TOOL, NEVER USE AS A STEPPING STOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
• CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function—check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
on and off. Damaged parts can cause further damage to the machine and/or personal injury.
• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only. No cove cutting or freehand cuts.
• Check for adequate outfeed distance behind the saw to be sure materials can pass unobstructed
through the cut. Work support tables should be placed in proper locations to fully support
the material.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop. Serious injury can result.
• NEVER LEAVE MATERIAL ON THE TABLE TOP WHILE THE SAW IS RUNNING.
• DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors and switches in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.
• STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE
THE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
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OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious injury.
DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (gained from frequent use of this saw) TO REPLACE
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SAFETY RULES. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
severe injury. Use extra caution and stay alert when making repetitive cuts. Turn off saw
frequently to clean up saw dust and check adjustments to reduce monotony.
Additional Safety Rules for Table Saws
• AVOID AWKWARD POSITIONS, where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into a
saw blade.
• Do not attempt to retrieve materials near the blade on the saw table while the blade is spinning.
• NEVER REACH IN BACK OF, OR AROUND, THE CUTTING TOOL with either hand to hold
down the workpiece.
• KEEP ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY from the blade to prevent serious injury.
• USE A PUSH STICK THAT IS APPROPRIATE TO THE APPLICATION TO PUSH WORKPIECES
THROUGH THE SAW. A push stick is a wooden or plastic stick, often homemade, that should be
used whenever the size or shape of the workpiece would cause you to place your hands within 6"
(152 mm) of the blade.
• USE HOLD-DOWNS, JIGS, FIXTURES OR FEATHER BOARDS TO HELP GUIDE AND
CONTROL THE WORKPIECE. Accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from
your local dealer or authorized service center. Instructions for making a push stick, a narrow rip
auxiliary fence, a push block and feather boards are included in this manual.
• DO NOT PERFORM RIPPING, CROSSCUTTING OR ANY OTHER OPERATION FREEHAND.
• NEVER reach around or over saw blade while the blade is spinning.
• STABILITY. Make sure the table saw is firmly mounted to a secure surface before use and does
not move.
• THE TABLE SAW SHOULD ONLY BE SET UP ON A LEVEL AND STABLE SURFACE. The work
area should be free from obstructions and trip hazards. No materials or tools should be leaned
against the saw.
• NEVER CUT METALS, CEMENT BOARD OR MASONRY. Certain man-made materials have
special instructions for cutting on table saws. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations at all
times. Damage to the saw and personal injury may result.
• Do not install a diamond masonry blade and attempt to use the table saw as a wet saw.
• THE PROPER THROAT PLATE MUST BE LOCKED IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES to reduce the risk of
a thrown workpiece and possible injury.
• USE THE CORRECT SAW BLADE FOR THE INTENDED OPERATION. The blade must rotate
toward the front of the saw. Always tighten the blade arbor nut securely. Before use, inspect the
blade for cracks or missing teeth. Do not use a damaged or dull blade.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED SAW BLADE WITHOUT FIRST TURNING THE
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MACHINE OFF AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK. If a workpiece or cut-off piece becomes
trapped inside the blade guard assembly, turn saw off and wait for blade to stop before lifting the
blade guard assembly and removing the piece.
• NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece against the blade to reduce the risk of a
thrown workpiece and personal injury.
• DO NOT HAVE ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN LINE WITH THE BLADE. Personal injury may
occur. Stand to either side of the blade.
• NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY OR SET-UP WORK on the table/work area when
the machine is running. A sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade. Severe injury
can result.
• NEVER PERFORM ANY ADJUSTMENTS WHILE THE SAW IS RUNNING such as fence
repositioning or removal, bevel lock adjustment, or blade height adjustment.
• CLEAN THE TABLE/WORK AREA BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE. Lock the switch in the
"OFF" position and remove the battery pack to prevent unauthorized use.
• ALWAYS lock the fence and bevel adjustment before cutting.
• DO NOT leave a long board (or other workpiece) unsupported so the spring of the board
causes it to shift on the table resulting in loss of control and possible injury. Provide
proper support for the workpiece, based on its size and the type of operation to be performed.
Hold the work firmly against the fence and down against the table surface.
• If this saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively, cease operating immediately,
turn unit off and remove the battery pack until the problem has been located and corrected.
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service personnel if the problem can not be found.
• DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to
the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
• NEVER attempt to cut a stack of loose pieces of material which could cause loss of control or
kickback. Support all materials securely.
• DO NOT STORE THIS TOOL WITH THE BATTERY INSTALLED. Think through all scenarios to
ensure that the saw is never turned on accidentally.
• DO NOT TRANSPORT THIS TOOL WITH THE BATTERY INSTALLED.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e., a
safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH
44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also available from the National
Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the U.S. Department
of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
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