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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WORK AREA
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fi re
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Clut-
tered, dark work areas invite accidents.
2.
Avoid dangerous environments.
Do not
use your power tool in rain, damp or wet
locations or in the presence of explosive
atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or
fl ammable materials). Remove materials
or debris that may be ignited by sparks.
3.
Keep bystanders away.
Children and
bystanders should be kept at a safe
distance from the work area to avoid
distracting the operator and contacting
the tool or extension cord.
4.
Protect others in the work area
from
debris such as chips and sparks. Provide
barriers or shields as needed.
5.
Make workshop child proof
with pad-
locks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
6.
Grounded tools must be plugged
into an outlet properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes
and ordinances.
Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs.
Check with a qualifi ed electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a low resistance path
to carry electricity away from the user.
7.
Double insulated tools are equipped
with a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will
fi t in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
Double
insulation eliminates the need for
the three wire grounded power cord and
grounded power supply system.
8.
Guard against electric shock.
Prevent
body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. When making blind or
plunge cuts, always check the work area
for hidden wires or pipes. Hold your tool
by insulated nonmetal grasping surfaces.
Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.
9.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
10.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord to carry the tools or pull the plug
from an outlet. Keep cord away form
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
11.
Know your power tool.
Read this
manual carefully to learn your power
tool’s applications and limitations as well
as potential hazards associated with this
type of tool.
12.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing,
and use common sense when operat-
ing a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the infl uence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication.
A moment of
inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
13.
Dress properly.
Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Wear a protective hair
covering to contain long hair. These may
be caught in moving parts. When work-
ing outdoors, wear rubber gloves and
insulated non-skid footwear. Keep hands
and gloves away from moving parts.
14.
Reduce the risk of unintentional start-
ing.
Be sure your tool is turned off before
plugging it in. Do not use a tool if the
power switch does not turn the tool on
and off. Do not carry a plugged-in tool
with your fi nger on the switch.
TOOL USE AND CARE
SERVICE
15.
Remove all adjusting keys and wrench-
es.
Make a habit of checking that adjust-
ing keys, wrenches, etc. are removed
from the tool before turning it on.
16.
Do not overreach. Maintain control.
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Maintain a fi rm grip. Use extra
care when using tool on ladders, roofs,
scaffolds, etc.
17.
Use safety equipment.
Everyone in the
work area should
wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields
complying
with current safety standards. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses. They are not safety glasses. Wear
hearing protection during extended use
and a dust mask for dusty operations.
Hard hats, face shields, safety shoes, etc.
should be used when specifi ed or neces-
sary. Keep a fi re extinguisher nearby.
18.
Keep guards in place
and in working
order.
19.
Never stand on tool.
Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.
20.
Keep hands away from all cutting
edges and moving parts.
31.
Tool service must be performed only
by qualifi ed repair personnel.
Service
or maintenance performed by unqualifi ed
personnel may result in a risk of injury.
32.
When servicing a tool, use only identi-
cal replacement parts. Follow instruc-
tions 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.
21.
Secure work.
Use a clamp, vise or
other practical means to hold your work
securely, freeing both hands to control
the tool.
22.
Do not force tool.
Your tool will perform
best at the rate for which it was designed.
Excessive force only causes operator
fatigue, increased wear and reduced
control.
23.
Use the right tool.
Do not use a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not
recommended. For example, do not use
a circular saw to cut tree limbs or logs.
Do not alter a tool.
24.
Unplug tool
when it is not in use, before
changing accessories or performing rec-
ommended maintenance.
25.
Store idle tools.
When not in use, store
your tool in a dry, secured place. Keep
out of reach of children.
26.
Never leave the tool running unat-
tended.
Turn power off. Do not leave the
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
27.
Check for damaged parts.
Inspect
guards and other parts before use. Check
for misalignment, binding of moving
parts, improper mounting, broken parts
and any other conditions that may affect
operation. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, turn the tool off immediately
and have the problem corrected before
further use. Do not use a damaged tool.
Tag damaged tools “DO NOT USE” until
repaired. A guard or other damaged part
should be properly repaired or replaced
by a
MILWAUKEE
service facility. For all
repairs, insist on only identical replace-
ment parts.
28.
Use proper accessories.
Consult this
manual for recommended accessories.
Using improper accessories may be haz-
ardous. Be sure accessories are properly
installed and maintained. Do not defeat a
guard or other safety device when install-
ing an accessory or attachment.
29.
Maintain tools carefully.
Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Keep cutting edges sharp and clean. Fol-
low instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories. Periodically inspect tool
cords and extension cords for damage.
Have damaged parts repaired or replaced
by a
MILWAUKEE
service facility.
30.
Maintain labels & nameplates.
These
carry important information. If unread-
able or missing, contact a
MILWAUKEE
service facility for a free replacement.
1.
Always keep hands away from the
path of the saw blade.
2.
Never reach around, under or across
blade.
3.
Do not place hands under the saw
motor or in the path of the blade.
Do
not retrieve a piece of material that is
cut off while the blade is rotating. Never
place hands or fi ngers behind or in front
of the saw blade.
4.
Check guards
for smooth operation
before each use.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
