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tool.Carrying power tools with your fingeron the switch or energizing powertools
thathave the switch on invites accidents.
d) Removeany adjusting key orwrench before turningthe power tool on. A wrench
ora key left attached to a rotating part of thepower tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach.Keep proper footing and balanceat all times. This enables
bettercontrol of the power tool in unexpectedsituations.
f) Dressproperly. Do not wear looseclothing or jewelry. Keepyour hair, clothing
andgloves away from moving parts. Looseclothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caughtin moving parts.
g) If devicesare provided for the connectionof dust extraction and collection
facilities,ensure these are connectedand properly used. Use of dust collection
canreduce dust-related hazards.
44)) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power toolʼs
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed.Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES•Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.Contact with a
"live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
•Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
• Keep hands away from cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any
reason. Hold front of saw by grasping the contoured gripping area. Do not insert fingers or
thumb into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade and blade clamp. Do not stabilize the
saw by gripping the shoe.
• Keep blades sharp. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.
• When cutting pipe or conduitensure that they are free from water, electrical wiring, etc.
• Allow the motor to come to a complete stop before withdrawing the blade from the
kerf (the slot created by cutting).A moving blade may impact the workpiece causing a
broken blade, workpiece damage or loss of control and possible personal injury.
• Never hold work in your hand, lap or against parts of your body when sawing. The
saw may slip and the blade could contact the body causing injury.
• Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and grease.This will enable better control of the
tool.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use.Dust and grit containing metal
particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.