H o l d p o w e r t o o l b y i n s u l a t e d g r i p p i n g
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
t h e p o w e r t o o l " l i v e " a n d c o u l d g i v e t h e
operator an electric shock.
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.
Secure material before cutting. Never hold it
in your hand or across legs.
Small or thin
material may flex or vibrate with the blade,
causing loss of control.
Do not use a damaged blade.
Before each use
inspect the blade for cracks, chips or other
d a m a g e .
R e p l a c e
a
d a m a g e d
b l a d e
immediately.
Do not apply cutting lubricants or oil to the
blade of this tool.
Lubrication will cause
blade to slip within tool.
Wipe excess oil from workpiece before
cutting.
Lubrication will cause blade to slip
within tool.
H o l d t h e s a w f i r m l y t o p r e v e n t l o s s o f
control.
Figures in this manual illustrate
typical hand support of the saw.
Keep hands away from cutting area.
Do not
reach under the material being cut. The
proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden
from your sight.
Keep hands from between the blade and
m a t e r i a l g u i d e .
A l w a y s s t a r t c u t w i t h
workpiece on the material guide. When tool
starts work will be pulled to the material guide
and can pinch your fingers.
Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and
allow the blade to come to full speed.
Tool
can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is too
slow at beginning of cut.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation.
Blade and
workpiece will be hot.
When removing the blade from the tool avoid
contact with skin and use proper protective
gloves when grasping the blade or accessory.
Accessories may be hot after prolonged use.
Do not “jam” the blade or apply excessive
p r e s s u r e t o t h e t o o l w h e n c u t t i n g .
Overstressing the blade increases the loading
and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the
blade in the cut and the possibility of blade
breakage.
Do not operate saw without cover plate
secured on the saw.
Contact with moving
parts may result in serious personal injury.
GFCI and personal protection devices like
electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Slippery hands cannot safely control
the power tool.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for
your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful
not to disassemble any portion of the tool
since internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched or safety guard return springs may
be improperly mounted.
Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack.
Inserting the
battery pack into power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
S o m e d u s t c r e a t e d b y
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.
Y o u r r i s k f r o m t h e s e e x p o s u r e s v a r i e s ,
depending on how often you do this type of
w o r k . T o r e d u c e y o u r e x p o s u r e t o t h e s e
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.
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