PERSONALSAFETY
1.ALWAYSstayalert,watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhen
operatingpowertool.DONOTusetoolwhiletiredorundertheinfluenceof
drugs,alcohol,ormedicationA.moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2.ALWAYS dress properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. 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 tools with 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.
Proper footing and balance enables better control of the 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 is unstable 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 in the 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 likely to 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 MAY CREATE A HAZARDOUS CONDITION
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.
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 in a 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 line with 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 touch the 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 a buildup 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 a work 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 it takes for the blades to stop spinning after the switch is released.
7.NEVER hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your legs. It is important to support the work properly in order to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
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"wire will 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 by contact 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.
