3. Blade guard is in place and is in good working order.
4. Workpiece is properly secured.
5. Safety glasses, dust mask and hearing protection are being worn.
Failure to observe these safety rules will significantly increase the risk of injury.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON AND TRIGGER SWITCH
The lock-off button (1) is a safety device designed to reduce the possibility of
accidentally starting the saw (Fig. 7). This button must be depressed before the
trigger switch (2) can be depressed.
1. To turn the saw ON, depress the lock-off button with your thumb.
2. While holding the lock-off button in the depressed position, squeeze the trigger
switch to start the saw.
3. Once the saw starts, release the lock-off button. The saw will remain running until
the trigger switch is released.
4. To turn the saw OFF, release the trigger switch.
NOTE: The lock-off button must be depressed again to restart the saw.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
LOCK-OFF BUTTON AND TRIGGER SWITCH - cont’d
Fig.7