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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
Cord Length (Feet)
25'
50'
100'
Cord Size (AWG)
16
16
16
NOTE:
AWG = American Wire Gage
c.
That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
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DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A DAMAGED
CORD OR PLUG.
If damaged, have replaced
immediately by a qualified serviceman.
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Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take
it to a qualified serviceman.
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Do not disassemble charger; take it to a authorized
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
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To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
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Do not use charger outdoors.
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Disconnect charger from power supply when not in
use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CIRCULAR SAWS
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KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
ORDER.
Never wedge or tie lower blade guard open.
Check operation of lower blade guard before each use.
Do not use if lower blade guard does not close briskly
over saw blade.
WARNING:
If saw is dropped, lower blade guard or bumper may be
bent, restricting full return. If lower blade guard or bumper
becomes bent or damaged, replace them before reuse.
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KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP.
Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
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KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Keep
hands away from blade. Do not reach underneath work
while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut
material when blade is moving.
WARNING:
Blades coast after turn off.
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USE RIP FENCE.
Always use a fence or straight edge
guide when ripping.
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SUPPORT LARGE PANELS.
To minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support large
panels as shown in Figure 11, Page 12. When cutting
operation requires the resting of the saw on the
workpiece, the saw should be rested on the larger
portion and the smaller piece cut off.
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LOWER BLADE GUARD.
WARNING:
If lower blade guard must be raised to make a cut, always
raise it with the retracting handle to avoid serious injury.
See Figure 22, Page 17.
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK.
Kickback occurs when
the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the
operator. Release switch immediately if blade binds or
saw stalls. Don't remove saw from work during a cut
while the blade is moving.
See Pages 12 and 13.
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BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE DEPTH
AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE TIGHT.
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USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES.
Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or
bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade
capacity of your saw is 5-1/2 inches (140 mm).
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NEVER
touch the blade or other moving parts during
use.
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NEVER
start a saw when its blade is touching the
workpiece.
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NEVER
lay a tool down before its moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct others who may use
this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
