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Do not use dull or damaged blades . Bent blade can break easily or cause kickback.
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 and possibly kickback.
Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool . Use a dust mask or
respirator for applications which generate dust .
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.
Make certain all adjusting screws and the blade holder are tight before making a cut .
Loose adjusting screws and holders can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of control may
result.
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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further
enhance your personal safety.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply . While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to
the operator.
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.
Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only be serviced by a Skil Factory Service Center
or Autho rized Skil Service Station.
WARNING
Some dust created by 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:
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Lead from lead-based paints,
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
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Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated 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.
