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Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire
gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 12 is recommended for an
extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding
100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
using this tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Drugs, alcohol, medication.
Do not operate tool while
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious personal injury.
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 activi-
ties 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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Do not use dull or damaged blade.
Unsharpened or
improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut.
If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and
KICKBACK.
Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut" into
existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.
Additional Safety Rules
Know your power tool.
Read operator's manual care-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or seri-
ous injury.
Always wear safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.
Protect your lungs.
Wear a face or dust mask if the op-
eration is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Protect your hearing.
Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have
repaired at your nearest Authorized Service Center.
Constantly stay aware of cord location. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Check damaged parts.
Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock,
fire, or serious injury.
Do not abuse cord.
Never carry the tool by the cord or
yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
