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unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct
tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which is designed.
Do not use tool if the switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
• Do not alter or misuse tool. These tools are precision built. Any alteration or
modification not specified is misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.
SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a
risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury.
SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V ............................................................... Volts
A ............................................................... Amps
Hz ............................................................. Hertz
W .............................................................. Watts
min ........................................................... Minutes
co ............................................................. Alternating Current
............................................................. Direct Current
no ........................................................... No-load Speed
[] .............................................................. Class II construction
.../min ....................................................... Revolutions or Strokes per minute
A
_1_ ........................................................... Indicates danger, warning caution.
It means attention! Your safety is
involved.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SFOR JIGSAWS
A_, WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.
• Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade and not in direct
line with the saw blade.
• Do not reach under the workpiece. The blade extends under the
workpiece when saw is cutting.
• Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
• Do not cut an oversized workpiece.
• Check for the proper clearance under the workpiece before cutting
so that the blade will not strike the workbench or material under the
workpiece.
• Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces (handles) when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make the exposed metal parts of the
tool "live" and shock the operator.
• Secure material before cutting. Never hold a workpiece in your hand or
across your legs. Small or thin material may flex or vibrate with the blade,
causing loss of control.
• When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This
improves the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance of the blade
binding.
• Never cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than
one workpiece on the worktable at a time.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip
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