•Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instruc- tions for lubricating and changing accessories.
•Always disconnect the machine from the power source before servicing.
•Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure the switch is in the off position before plugging in.
•Use recommended accessories. Consult the operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
•Never stand on a machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine is tipped or if the blade is uninten- tionally contacted.
•Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, 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 re- placed.
•Direction of feed. Feed work into the blade against the direction of rotation of the blade only.
•Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn power off. Don’t leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
•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:
*Lead from
*Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
*Arsenic and chromium from
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
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