RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
USETHE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sureyour extensioncord is in good condition.
When usingan extension cord, besure to use
one heavyenough to carrythe current your
productwilldraw. An undersizedcord will cause
a drop in linevoltage resultingin loss of power
and overheating.A wire gage size (A,W.G.) ofat
least14 is recommendedfor an extension cord
25feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next
heaviergage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavierthe cord.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-
CALLY and replace if damaged.
DRESS PROPERLY. Do notwear loose clothing,
gloves,neckties, dngs, bracelets,or other
jewelry.They can get caught and drew you into
movingparts. Rubbergloves and nonsliptoot-
wearare recommendedwhenworkingoutdoors.
Ais0wear protective hair covedngto contain long
hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS. Everydayeyeglasses have only
impact-resistantlenses;they are NOT safety
glasses.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
maskif the cuttingoparetlon isdusty,
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wearheadng
protectiondudngextended padods of oparetion.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps ora vise to hold
workwhen practical.I_s saferthan using your
hand and Itfrees both hands to operete tool.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep properfooting and
balanceat all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keeptools
sharpand clean for borer and safer pedor-
manca. Followinstructionsforlubricatingand
changingaccassodes.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
beforeservicing,or when changing attachments,
blades,bits, cutters, etc., all tools shouldbe
disconnected.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switchis off when pluggingin.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
useof improper accessoriesmay cause dsk of
injury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Sedousinjurycould
occurif the tool istippedor ifthe bladeis unln.-
tanUonailycontacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before furtheruse
ofthe tool, a guardor other part that is damaged
shouldbe carefullychecked to determine that it
willoperate properlyand performits intended
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function. Checkfor alignmentof moving pads,
bindingof movingpart==,breakageofparts,
mountingandany other conditions that may
affectits operation.A guard or other part that is
damagedmust be propady repaired or replaced
bya qualifiedservice technicianata Searsstore
to avoiddsk of personalinjury.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
leavetool untilit comes to acomplete stop.
RRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter sew to a
workbenchortable at approximatelyhip height.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use
blades withincorrectsize holes; Never use blade
washersor bladebolts that aredefec_ve or
incorrect.The maximumblade capacity of your
saw is10 in.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharpblades minimize
stallingand kickback.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE I
GUARDS. Never operate the sew with any guard
or coverremoved. Make sure all guardsare
operatingpropadybefore each use.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Keep handsaway from blades. Do not reach
underneathwork or aroundor under the blade
whileblade is rotating. Do not attemptto remove
cutmatedal when blade is moving.
_1= WARNING: Bladecoastsafter turn off.
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DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cordto
disconnectitfrom receptacle. Keep cord from
heat,oil, and sharp edges.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged,have repaired by a qualifiedservice
technicianat a Sears store. Stay constantly
awareof cordlocation and keep it wellaway
from the rotatingblade.
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When
toolis used outdoors,use only extensioncords
with approvedgroundconnection that are
intendedfor use outdoorsand so marked.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replacedby a qualifiedservice technician at a
Searsstore.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Alwaysusea clean cloth
whencleaning. Neveruse brake fluids, gasoline,
petrolaum-basedproducts,or any solventsto
clean tool.
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