The purpose of safety symbols Is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL
A
A
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Note:

MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warningor caution,May beused inconjunction with other symbolsor
pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey asafety warning will result in serious injury to yourselfor toothers.
Always followthe safetyprecautions to reduce the riskof tire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always followthe safety precautions to reduce the riskof fire, electric shockand personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obeya safetywarning mayresult inproperty damage orpersonal injuryto
yoursetl or to others. Alwaysfollow the safety precautions to reduce the riskof tire, electricshock
and personal injury.
Advises you of information or instructionsvital to the operationor maintenance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care andknowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggestyou contact
yournearest Sears repaircenter. Alwaysuse original
factory replacement parts when servicing.
If you have questionsabout terms in the following
rules, refer to the Glossaryof Terms for Woodworking
orthe Features section.
_. WARNING: Do notattempt tooperate thistool
untilyou have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions,safety rules,etc.
contained in this manual. Failure tocomply can
result in accidents involvingfire, electric shock,
or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual
and review frequentlyfor continuingsafe
operation, and instructing others who may usa
this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BKNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
III DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not usepower tools near gasolineor other
flammable liquids, in damp orwet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep thework area well lit.
II KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact the toolor extension cordwhile operating.
III KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas andwork benches invite accidents. DO NOT
leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is
in operation. Keep floors clean and free of saw-
dust.
BMAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructionsfor lubricatingand changing accesso-
ries.
II MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks
and master switches or by removingswitch keys.
•USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
force the toolor attachment to do a job itwas not
designed for. Use it only the way itwas intended.
•DRESS PROPERLY. Do notwear looseclothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry.
They can getcaught and draw you into moving
parts. Nonslip footwear isrecommended. Also
wear protective hair covering tocontain long hair.
•ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
•NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur ifthe toolis tipped or if the blade is uninten-
tionallycontacted.
•DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand
balance at alltimes.
•SECURE WORK. Usa clamps ora viseto hold
work when practical. It's safer thanusing your
hand and frees both hands to operate thetool.
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