Additional Safety Rules

1.Wear eye protection.

2.Do not operate saw without guards in place.

3.Don’t use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.

4.Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.

5.Use only flanges specified for this tool.

6.Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges (especially the installing surface) or bolt. Damage to these parts could result in blade breakage.

7.Make sure that the turn base is properly secured so it will not move during operation.

8.For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. from the table top before operation.

9.Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation.

IO.Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on.

11.Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position.

12.Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly during start-up and stopping.

13.Do not perform any operation freehand. The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence with the vise during all operations. Never use your hand to secure the workpiece.

14.Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid contact with any coasting blade. It can still cause severe injury.

15.Never reach around saw blade.

16.Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on.

17.Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced blade.

18.Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.

19.Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.

20.Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position.

21.Shut off power and wait for saw blade t o stop before servicing or adjusting tool.

22.Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, monotonous operations. Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. Blades are extremely unforgiving.

23.Always use accessories recommended in this manual. Use of improper accessories such as abrasive wheels may cause an injury.

24.Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or chang- ing settings.

25.Remove battery from tool before changing blade or servicing.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.