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There are certain applications for which this tool was
designed
. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified
and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have
any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have
written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact
with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the
operator.
2.
Keep blades sharp.
Sharp blades will do the job better and safer.
3.
Keep hands away from cutting area.
When sawing never reach
underneath or behind the material being cut for any reason.
4.
When you have finished a cut
be careful not to come into contact with the
blade. Turn off the motor immediately.
5.
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN BLIND CUTTING TO
BE CERTAIN THAT THERE ARE NO FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH AS
ELECTRICAL WIRE, CONDUIT, PLUMBING PIPES, ETC., THAT MAY COME
INTO CONTACT WITH THE BLADE.
6.
Never hold work
in your hand, lap, or against other parts of your body
when sawing.
7.
Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic.
Take extra care to
prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials. Request,
and follow, all safety information available from your material supplier.
SYMBOL
DEFINITION
V
........................ volts
A
........................ amperes
Hz
........................ hertz
W
........................ watts
kW
........................ kilowatts
µF
........................ microfarads
l
........................ liters
kg
........................ kilograms
N/cm
2
........................ newtons per square centimeter
Pa
........................ pascals
h
........................ hours
min
........................ minutes
s
........................ seconds
Technical Service Manager
Porter-Cable Corporation
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305
Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result
in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and
operating instructions before using this tool. When using power tools, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal
injury. For additional information visit our website
www.porter-cable.com.
Additional Information regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools
(i.e. a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner
Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Additional
Information is also available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake
Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201, the American National Standards Institute ANSI
01.1Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines, and the U.S. Department
of Labor regulations.
