PERSONALSAFETY1.ALWAYSstayalert,watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.DONOTusetoolwhiletiredorundertheinfluenceof
drugs,alcohol,ormedication.A moment of inattention while operating power
toolsmay result inserious personal injury.
2. ALWAYS dress properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing orjewelry. Pull back
long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
3. ALWAYS avoid accidental starting. BE SURE switch is in the "Off" position
before plugging in. DO NOT carry tools with your finger on the switch. Carrying
toolswith your finger on tire switch or plugging in tools that have the switch in the
"Orr" position invites accidents.
4. ALWAYS remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool "On".
A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
5. DO NOT overreach. ALWAYS keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Properfooting and balance enables better control ofthe tool in unexpected
situations.
6. ALWAYS use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
t. ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body
isunstable and may lead to loss of control
2. DO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct
tool will do timejob better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
3. DO NOT use the tool if the switch does not turn it "On" or "Off". Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4. ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool, Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
5. ALWAYS store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous inthe hands of untrained users.
6. ALWAYS maintain tools with care.Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likelyto bind and are
easier to control.
7. ALWAYS check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.

I_WARNING: USE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE NOT RECOMMENDED I

FOR USE WITH [HIS TOOL MAYCREATE A HAZARDOUS CONDITION I
8. ALWAYS use only accessories that are recommended for this tool.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool can become hazardous when used
on another tool. 4
SERVICE SAFETY
1. If any part of this saw is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or
should any electrical component fail to perform properly: ALWAYS shut off the
power switch and remove the saw plug from tile power source and have the missing,
damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.
2. Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Parts and Repair Center.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result ina risk of
injury.
SAFETY RULES FOR SAWS

z_ DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blades. Keep your

second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If botl_ hands are
hoIding the saw, they cannot be cat by the blades.
1. ALWAYS keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blades, but not
in linewith the saw blades.
2. DO NOT reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from the
blades beneath 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 accidentally dropped, the
guard may be bent. Raise the guard and make sure that it moves freely and does
not touchthe blades or any other part.
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 operate sluggishly, due to damaged parts, gumrny deposits,
or abuildup 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. For all other sawing, the guard should operate automatically.
6. ALWAYS make sure that the guard is covering the blades BEFORE placing the
saw down on awork bench or floor. An unprotected moving blades will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Make note of the time ittakes
for theblades to stop spinning after the switch is released.
7. NEVER hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your legs. Itis
important to support the work properly in order to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, orloss 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 with a'live" wirewill make the exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator,
9. DO NOT leavethe saw running when carrying itin your hand.The lower blade
guard may be opened bycontact with your clothing. Accidental contact with the
spinning saw blades could result in serious personal injury.
10.DO NOT use the tool if the switch does not turn"On" or "Off". Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.