SERVICE SAFETY
t. If any part of thts saw Is missing or should break, bend, or fall in any way; or
should any electrical component fail to perform properly: ALWAYS shutoff the
powerswttch and remove the saw plug from the power sourceand have the missing,
damaged or failedparts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.
2.Tool service must beperformed only ata Sears Parts and Repalr Center.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnelcouldresult in a riskof
injury..
SAFETY RULES FOR SAWS
1. ALWAYS keep your body positioned to either side ofthe saw blades, but not
In Linewith the sawblades.
2, DO NOT reachunderneath the work,The guardcannot protect you from the
blades beneaththe 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 inthe open position, it the saw Isaccidentallydropped, the
guard may be bent, Raise theguardand makesure that itmovesfreely and does
nottouch the bladesor any other parL
4. ALWAYS check the operation and condition of the guard spring° If the guard
and thespring are not operating properly, they MUST beserviced before use°
The blade guard may operate sluggishly, due todamaged parts, gummy deposits,
or a butldup of 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 should operate automatically°
6. ALWAYS make sure that the guard is covering the blades BEFORE placing the
saw down on a work bench or floor, An unprotected movingblades will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cuttingwhatever is in its path. Make note ofthe time it takes
for the blades tostop spinning after theswitch is released.
7. NEVER hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your legs. It is
Important tosupport the work properly _norder to minimize body exposure, blade
binding,or loss ofcontrol,
8. ALWAYS hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact witha'live" wire wilt make the exposed metal parts of the tool"live" and
shock the operator.
9. DO NOT leave the saw running when carrying it In your hand.The lower blade
guard may be opened bycontact with your clothing. AccidentaFcontact with the
spinningsaw blades couldresult inserious personal injury
10.DO NOT use the tool if the switch does not turn "On" or"Off". Any tool that
cannot becontrolled withthe switch isdangerous and must be repaired°
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