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 orwarnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL
AMEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicatesdanger, warning or caution. May be usedinconjunctionwith other symbolsor
pictographs,
_, DANGER: Failureto obey a safety warning will result in sadous injuryto yourself or to others.
Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in seriousinjuryto yourselfor to others.
Alwaysfollow the safety precautions toreduce the riskof fire, electricshock and personalinjury.
CAUTION: Failureto obey asafety warningmay resultinpropertydamage orpersonal injuryto
yourselfor to others. Always followthe safety precautionsto reducethe riskof fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
Note: Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvitalto the operationor maintenance of theequipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicingrequires extreme care andknowledgeof the
system and shouldbe performed onlyby aqualified
servicetechnician. For servicewe suggest you contact
yournearest Searsrepair center. Alwaysuse original
factory replacement parts when servicing.
If you have questionsabout terms in the following
rules, referto the GlossaryofTerms for Woodworking
orthe Featuressection.
_k WARNING: Do not attempt to operatethistool
untilyou have readthoroughly and understand
completelyall instructions,safety rules, etc.
containedin this manual. Failuretocomply can
resultin accidents involvingfire, electric shock,
or serious personal injury.Save owner's manual
and reviewfrequently for continuingsafe
operation,and instructingothers who may use
thistool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
M KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's
manualcarefully. Learn the saw's applicationsand
limitationsas well as the specific potentialhazards
relatedto this tool.
i DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools near gasoline or other
flammable liquids,in damp orwet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
mKEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitorsshould wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distancefrom work area. Do not letvisitors
contactthe toolor extension cord while operating.
MKEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT
leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is
inoperation. Keep floors clean and free of saw-
dust.
nMAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keeptools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructionsforlubricatingand changing accesso-
ries.
•MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF withpadlocks
and master switchesor by removing switch keys.
MUSETHE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
forcethe tool or attachment todo a job it was not
designedfor. Use it only theway it was intended.
BDRESS PROPERLY. Do notwear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties,rings, bracelets, or otherjewelry.
They can get caught and draw you into moving
parts. Nonslipfootwear is recommended, Also
wearprotective hair coveringto contain long hair.
i ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistantlenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
i NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur ifthe tool istipped or ifthe blade is uninten-
tionallycontacted.
• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand
balanceat all times.
i SECURE WORK. Use clamps or avise to hold
workwhen practical. It's safer than using your
handand frees both hands to operate the tool.
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