5
Additional Safety
Instructions
• use clamps or another practical
way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
• keep your body positioned to either
side of the blade, but not in line
with the saw blade. KICKBACK could
cause the saw to jump backwards (see
causes and operator Prevention of
kickback and kIckBAck).
• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and
remove all nails from lumber before
cutting.
• Always make sure nothing
interferes with the movement of the
lower blade guard.
• Accessories must be rated for at
least the speed recommended on the
tool warning label. Wheels and other
accessories running over rated speed
can fly apart and cause injury. Accessory
ratings must always be above tool speed
as shown on tool nameplate.
• Always make sure the saw is clean
before using.
• Stop using this saw and have it
properly serviced if any unusual noise
or abnormal operation occurs.
• Always be sure all components are
mounted properly and securely before
using tool.
• Always handle the saw blade with
care when mounting or removing it or
when removing the diamond knockout.
• Always wait until the motor has
reached full speed before starting a cut.
• Always keep handles dry, clean and
free of oil and grease. Hold the tool
firmly with both hands when in use.
• Always be alert at all times, especially
during repetitive, monotonous
operations. Always be sure of position
of your hands relative to the blade.
• Stay clear of end pieces that may fall
after cutting off. They may be hot, sharp
and/or heavy. Serious personal injury
may result.
• Replace or repair damaged cords.
Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. Use only 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding-type plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
• An extension cord must have
adequate wire size (AWG or
American Wire Gauge) for safety. The
smaller the gauge number of the wire,
the greater the capacity of the cable,
that is 16 gauge has more capacity
than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
When using more than one extension
to make up the total length, be sure
each individual extension contains
at least the minimum wire size. The
following table shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
WARNING:
Blades coast after turn
off. Serious personal injury may result.
WARNING:
AlWAyS wear proper
personal hearing protection that
conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during
use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING:
AlWAyS use proper
eye protection. All users and bystanders
must wear proper eye protection that
conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING:
AlWAyS uSe
SAfeTy GlASSeS. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty.
ALWAYS wear certified safety equipment:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA
Z94.3).
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing
protection.
• NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING:
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains
chemicals known in the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for extension cords
Total length of cord
25 ft.
50 ft.
75 ft.
100 ft.
125 ft.
150 ft.
175 ft.
7.6 m
15.2 m
22.9 m
30.5 m
38.1 m
45.7 m
53.3 m
Wire Size AWG
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
