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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY
and
replace if damaged.
GROUND ALL TOOLS.
If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole elec-
trical receptacle.
CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES:
3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
DO NOT MODIFY
the plug provided. If it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF.
Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES.
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-
MENTS ARE SECURE.
BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS.
Inspect for
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE
or other moving parts during
use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-
PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
WHEN SERVICING
use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS.
Make sure blade is tight
and not making contact with saw or workpiecebefore
connecting to power supply.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT
the tool to a workbench or
table at approximately hip height.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Do not
reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with hands
and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power off.
BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.
Never start the saw with the blade touching the
workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed
before starting cut.
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
safe operation
BEFORE
performing any work using the
saw.
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW
before disconnecting it
to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.
NEVER
leave the saw unattended while con-
nected to a power source.
TURN OFF TOOL
and wait for saw blade to come to
a complete stop before moving workpiece or changing
settings.
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED,
it must
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
service center to avoid risk.
ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORKPIECES
while cutting
to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may
slip, walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.