RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
•USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
•INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep Jtwell away from the moving blade.
•DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can get caught and draw you into movmg parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only
WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine particles.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It'ssafer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor- mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessones.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments, all tools should be disconnected.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch msoff when plugging in any tool.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using improper accessories may risk injury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Senous injury could occur if the tool is tipped or Ifthe blade is unintentionally contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool again, check any damaged pads, including guards, for proper operat=on and performance. Check alignment of movmg parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, mount- ing and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A damaged part must be propedy repaired or replaced or replaced by a qualified service techmc_an at a Sears store or repair center to avoid nsk of personal injury.
mNEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT- TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool untd it comes to a complete stop.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a workbench or table at approximately hip height.
mUSE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade size, style and cutting speed for the mate- nal and the type of cut. Do not use blades with mcorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in.
•KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize staihng and kickback.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use.
•KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM
Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power off.
,_ WARNING: Blade coasts after being turned off.
•DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use only extension cords with the marking "Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store cords mdoors whde not m use'. Use exten- sion cords with an electncal rabng not less than the saw'srating. Always disconnect the extension cord from the outlet before disconnecting the product from the extension cord.
mDO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleanmg. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting to mimmize risk of blade pmching and kickback. Saw may slip, walk or slide whde cuttmg long or heavy boards.
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