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13.
never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolt. The blade washers and
bolt were specially designed for your saw, for
optimum performance and safety of operation.
14.
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
15.
Blades must be rated to at least the
maximum speed marked on the tool.
16.
maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
17.
Do not leave the tool unattended when it is
plugged into an electrical outlet.
Turn off the tool,
and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
18.
use clamps (not included) or other practical ways
to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your
body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
19.
people with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields
in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In
addition, people with pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid
electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly grounded.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
should also be implemented – it prevents
sustained electrical shock.
20.
WaRninG: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities, contains chemicals known [to the State
of california] 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 or other
masonry products
• 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.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.
)
21.
WaRninG: handling the cord on this product
will expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of california to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California
Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.
)
22.
the warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur.
It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term
exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent
physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and
shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1.
anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for
an extended period should first be examined
by a doctor and then have regular medical
check-ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from use.
Pregnant women or people who have impaired
blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s
Disease should not use this tool. If you feel any
medical or physical symptoms related to vibration
(such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue
fingers), seek medical advice as soon as possible.
2.
Do not smoke during use.
Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
3.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
4.
use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice.
5.
include vibration-free periods each day of work.
6.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
safe control of it).
Let the tool do the work.
7.
to reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
explained in this manual.
If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
SaVE thESE inStRuctiOnS.
Biscuit plate Joiner Biscuit plate Joiner Safety Warnings (cont.)
