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performance. A blade cover or any other part that is damaged must be repaired or replaced
immediately. Do not use the machine if any the switches do not work properly.
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Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn off the main power switch when not in use
to prevent any accidents.
• Protect the power supply circuit with at least a fuse or circuit breaker. Do not attempt to operate
the saw at any voltage other than the designated voltage.
• Make sure all blade washers and fasteners are clean. Tighten the shaft nut securely. Keep the
saw blades sharp, make sure that the blades are facing the correct directions (main blade spins
clockwise) (Scoring blade spins counter-clockwise). See fig 13-4 on pg. 39.
• Keep motor vents free of splinters or saw dust.
• Always use the blade guard cover.
• Keep your hands out of the way of the blades.
• Support long pieces with a wood fastening device.
• Do not use blades larger or smaller than recommended.
• Be careful not bend or damage the cooling fan on the rear of the motors.
• Do not force a cut, partial or complete, motor will shut down and can cause serious damage.
Allow the motor to reach its top speed before starting the cut.
• Do not cut ferrous metals (those containing iron or steel in their composition) or any other
masonry material.
• Do not use abrasives. Excessive heat generated by abrasive particles will damage the saw blades.
• Do not use blades designated for less than recommend amount.
• Do not cut small pieces without the aid of a fastener. Keep hands away from blades.
• Do not perform any hands-free operation.
• Do not reach around or behind the blades.
• Do not put your hands within 6 inches of the saw blades.
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Do not place your hands under the saw unless it is off and unplugged. The saw blades are
exposed in the lower portion of the saw.
• Do not move the workpiece or lift the cover until the blade has stopped.
• Do not use the saw without the support base or if the support base is not properly secured.
• Do not use lubricants or cleaning products (particularly sprays and aerosols) in the vicinity
of the plastic protector. The polycarbonate material used on the cover is sensitive to certain
products chemicals.
• To Avoid KICKBACK (“Kickback” - the natural tendency of the workpiece to be thrown back
towards the operator) keep the blade sharp, free of rust and dry resin; keep the cutting guide
parallel to the saw blade; use the saw guards for all work where possible; push the workpiece
completely through the saw blade before releasing it; Do not make longitudinal cuts on a
workpiece that is twisted, deformed, or that does not have a straight end that serves as a guide;
use an anti-kickback device when possible; never cut workpieces that cannot be fixed; Use the
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