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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualied service
technician.
Some dust created by using power tools contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such
as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into
your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
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Carbide is a very hard but brittle material. Care should be taken while mounting, using and storing carbide
tipped blades to prevent accidental damage.
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Slight shocks, such as striking the tip, can seriously damage the blade. Foreign objects on the work piece,
such as wire or nails, can also cause tips to crack or break off.
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Before using, always visually examine the blade and tips for cracks, breakage, missing or loose tips, or
other damage.
• Do not use if damage is suspected. Failure to heed safety instructions and warnings can result in serious
bodily injury or loss of eyesight.
Handling the power cord on this product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
GENERAL SAFETY IMFORMATION
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may
result in electric shock, and/or serious personal injury. Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
WARNING:
The use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from the face and body.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of personal injury, do not modify this power tool or use accessories not
recommended to your tool.
WARNING:
Read warnings and conditions about your carbide tipped saw blade.
WARNING:
Do not operate the saw without the proper blade guard in place
for all through cut operations. Make sure the blade guard
is reinstalled immediately after finishing any non-through cut
operations which require removal of the blade guard.
CAUTION:
Always follow proper operating procedures as defined in this manual — even if you are
familiar with use of this or similar tools. Remember that being careless for even a fraction
of a second can result in severe personal injury.
