Performax 240-3688, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
20 .
DO NOT use dull or damaged blades.
Bent blades can break easily or cause
kickback .
21 .
NEVER hold a work piece by hand if it
is too small to be clamped. ALWAyS
keep
your hands clear of the “no hands” zone .
22 .
NEVER apply lubricants to the blade
when it is running.
23 . NEVER use solvents to clean plastic
parts. Solvents could dissolve or otherwise
damage the material .
24 .
DO NOT turn the motor switch on and
off rapidly. This could cause the blade to
loosen, which could create a hazard . Should
this ever occur, stand clear and allow the
saw blade to come to a complete stop .
Disconnect the saw from the power source,
and securely tighten the blade bolt .
25 .
NEVER leave the saw unattended
while
connected to a power supply .
26 .
kEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS clean
and free of chips or dust . To avoid motor
damage, the motor should be blown with
air or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust
from interfering with the motor ventilation .
27 .
NEVER lift this tool by gripping the
cutting handle or by the fence. This may
cause misalignment . ALWAyS lock the saw
arm in the
“DOWN”
position and then carry
the saw by holding the base or lift it by the
carrying handle/support bracket .
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SAFE OPERATION
The use of this tool
can generate and/or disburse dust, which
may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from the
face and body.
1 .
know your power tool. Read the
Operator’s Manual carefully. Learn the
applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this
tool . Following this rule will reduce the risk
of electric shock, fire or serious injury .
2 .
ALWAyS wear safety glasses or eye
shields when using this saw.
Everyday
eye-glasses have only impact-resistant
lenses; they are NOT safety glasses . All
users and bystanders MUST wear eye
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87 .1 .
3 .
PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask
or a dust mask if the operation is dusty .
4 .
PROTECT your hearing.
Wear
appropriate personal hearing protection
during use . Under some conditions and
duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss .
5 .
All visitors and bystanders must wear
the same safety equipment that the
operator of the saw wears .
6 .
INSPECT the tool cords
periodically
and, if damaged, have them repaired by
a qualified person .
7 .
ALWAyS check the tool for damaged
parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard
or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine whether
it will operate properly and perform its
intended function . Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, broken parts,
and any other condition that may affect
the tool’s operation . A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by a qualified person .
8 .
Save these instructions.
Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct others
who may use this tool . If someone borrows
this tool, make sure they have these
instructions also .
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