COMPANION 315.241940 Operator's Manual page 3

,_ WARNING: Read and understand all inatrucl
tlone. Failureto follow all inst_'uctions l isted below,
may rssuttin etecLricshock, fire and/or serious
persona_ iniury.
READ ALL iNSTRUCTIONS
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KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully.Learnthe eawls applicationsand limi-
tations as well as the specific potential hazardsrelated
to this tool.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-
VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For examp]e, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigeratorenclosures.
• 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 frpm tool before turning it on.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benchesinvite _ccidenta. 00 NOT _aave tools or
pisces of wood on the saw whila It is in operation.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not usa power tools in damp or wet focations or
expose to rain. Keep the work areawell tit.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
shouldwear safety glassesand be kept a safe dLs-
lance from work area. Do not let visitorscontact tool or
extensioncord white operating.
• MAKEWORKSHOPCHILDPROOFwith padlock.sand
master switches, or by removingsLarterkeys.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL. [t will do the job better and
eater at the feed rate for which it was designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or attachment
to do aiob it was not designed for. Don't use Rfor a
purpose not intended.
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a
cord heavy enoughto carry the current your product
will draw. An undersizedcord will cause a drop In line
voltage resultingin loss of power and overheating.A
wire gauge size (A.W.G.)of at least 14 is recommended
for an extensioncord 25 feet or less in length. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smallerthe
gauge number,the heavierthe cord.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber glovesand
nonskid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors.Alsowear protective ha'rrcoveringto contain
long hair.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GI.ASSEB WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasseshave only impact-
resistantlenses, they are NOT satety glassas.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's saferthan usingyour hand and
|rees both hands to operate tool
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand bah
ance at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow instruc-
tionsfor lubricating and changingaccessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before ser-
vicing,or when changing attachments,blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools shouldbe disconnected.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when pluggingin anytool.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improper accessories may risk injury.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL, Serious injury could occur
if the tool istipped or if the cutting tool is unintention-
ally contacted.
• CHECK DAMAREO PARTS. _fore further LLSe O f
the tOO[,a guard or other pert that is dsmeged should
be carefullychecked to determine that it willoperate
properlyand perform its intended function.Check for
alignment of moving pe_Ls, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any ot_er conditions
that may aff'ecf: i ts operation.A guard or other part that
is damaged must be properlyrepaired or replaced by
an authorized service center toavoid risk of personal
injury.
• USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work
into a blade or cutter againstthe direction of rotation of
blade or cutter only.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATrENDED,
TURN THE POWER OFR Don't leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
II PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearingprotection
duringsxtandsd periodsof operation.
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to discon-
nect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
• USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When 'Loci i s
uead outdoors,usa onlyextension cordswith ap-
proved ground connection that are intendedfor use
outdoorsand so marked.
• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND
WTTH SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimizestall l
ing and kickback.
• BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNEDOFR
• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSNE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparkingof the motor could ignite fumes.
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