Important Safety Instructions

W ARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relativetoits application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

Technical Service Manager

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North, P. O. Box 2468

Jackson, TN 38302-2468

POLARIZED PLUGS: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.Ifitstilldoesnotfit,contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

1.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

2.AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.Don t expose power tools to rain. Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep area well lit. Avoid chemical or corrosive environment. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

3.KEEP CHILDREN AW AY.Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area.

4. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or locked-up place out of reach of children.

5.DON T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

6.USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

7.DRESS PROPERLY.Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Loose clothing, draw strings and jewelry can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

8.USE SAFETY GLASSES. W ear safety glasses or goggles while operating power tools. Also face or dust mask if operation creates dust. All persons in the area where power tools are being operated should also wear safety glasses and face or dust mask. Refer to ANSI Z87.1 standard for appropriate recommendations.

9. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

10.DON T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

11.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Have all worn, broken or lost parts replaced immediately. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

12.DISCONNECT TOOLS when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

13.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.

14.AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.Do not carry a plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. Keep hands, body and clothing clear of blades, bits, cutters, etc. when plugging in the tool.

15.OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords marked

Suitable for use with outdoor appliances store indoors when not in use.

16.STAY ALERT.W atch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired or while under the influence of medication, alcohol or drugs.

17.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 tsi operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

18.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower guard open. Check operation of lower guard before each use. Do not use if lower guard does not close briskly over saw blade.

CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting full return.

19. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP.Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.