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Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to
indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.
• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it.
• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.
SPECIFIC SAFETY rULES FOr CIrCULAr SAWS
WArNING:
DO NOT LET COMFOrT Or FAMILIArITY WITH PrODUCT
(GAINED FrOM rEPEATED USE) rEPLACE STrICT ADHErENCE TO PrODUCT SAFETY
rULES. If you use this tool unsafe or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury!
•
Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
•
DANGEr! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade.
Keep your second hand
on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
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. (See “Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback”) Do not reach
underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the work. Do not attempt to remove
cut material when blade is moving.
CAUTION:
Blades coast after turn off. Wait until blade stops before grasping cut material.
•
Check lower guard for proper closing before each use
.
Do not operate 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 Lever and
make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut. To
check lower guard, open lower guard by hand, then release and watch guard closure. Also check to see that
Retracting Lever does not touch tool housing. Leaving blade exposed is VeRY DANGeROuS and can lead to
serious personal injury.
•
Check the operation and condition 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 buildup of debris.
•
Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts
such as “Pocket
Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.” Raise lower guard by Retracting Lever. As soon as blade enters the material,
lower guard must be released. for all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
•
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.
•
NEVEr hold 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.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate
Amperes
(At Full Load)
Extension Cord Length
25 Feet
50 Feet
75 Feet
100 Feet
150 Feet
200 Feet
0–2.0
18
18
18
18
16
16
2.1–3.4
18
18
18
16
14
14
3.5–5.0
18
18
16
14
12
12
5.1–7.0
18
16
14
12
12
10
7.1–12.0
18
14
12
10
8
8
12.1–16.0
14
12
10
10
8
6
16.1–20.0
12
10
8
8
6
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