SERVICESAFETY
1.Ifanypartofthissawis mlsslng or should break, bend, or fall In any way; or should any electrical component fall to perform properly: ALWAYS shut offthe
powerswitchand remove the saw plug from the powersourceand have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resumingoperation.
2.Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Parts and Repair Center.
Service or maintenanceperformedby unqualifiedpersonnelcould resurtin a risk of injury.
SAFETY RULES FOR SAWS
•'_ DANGERf Keep hands away from cutting area and blades. Keep your second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blades.
1.ALWAYS keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blades, but not in line with the saw blades.
2.DO NOT reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protectyou from the bladesbeneath the work.
3.ALWAYS check guard for proper closing BEFORE each use. DO NOT operate the saw if the guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the blade guard In the open position. If the saw is accidentallydropped,the guard may be bent. Raise the guard and make sure that it movesfreely and does not touch the blades or any other part.
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4.ALWAYS check the operation and condition of the guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they MUST be serviced before use,
The blade guard may operatesluggishly,due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildupof debris.
5.The guard should be retracted manually ONLY for making special cuts, such as pocket or compound cuts. ALWAYS raise the guard by retracting the handle. As soon as the blade enters the material, the guard MUST be released. Forall other sawing,the guard shouldoperateautomatically.
6.ALWAYS make sure that the guard Is covering the blades BEFORE placing the saw down on a work bench or floor. An unprotectedmoving bladeswillcause the saw to walk backwards,cuttingwhatever is in its path. Make note ofthe time it takes for the blades to stop spinningafter the switch is released.
7.NEVER hold the piece being cut In your hands or across your legs. It is important to supportthe work properly in order to minimizebodyexposure,blade binding, or lossof control
g.ALWAYS hold tool by Insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or Its own cord. Contactwith a 'live"wire will make the exposed meta]parts of the tool "live" and shockthe operator.
9.DO NOT leave the saw running when carrying It In your hand.The lower blade guard may be opened by contact with your clothing. Accidentalcontact withthe spinningsaw bladescould result in seriouspersonalinjury.
10.DO NOT use the tool If the switch does not turn "On" or "Off". Any toolthat cannotbe controlledwith the switch is dangerousand must be repaired.