RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback can
occurwhen the bladestalls, driving the work
piece back toward the operator. Itcan pull your
handinto the blade, resultingin serious personal
injury.Stay outofthe bladepath andturn switch
off immediately if blade binds or stalls.
USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK
.OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long
workpieces.Use a sturdy"outrigger" support ifa
table extensionis more than 24 inches longand
isattached tothe saw, to prevent tipping.
CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE
MATERIALS. Do notcut metal.
•NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpiece onthe
saw table at atime.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
GUARDS. Never operate the saw withany guard
orcover removed.Make sureall guards are
operatingproperly before eachuse.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-
HAND. Always placethe workpiece to becut on
thesaw tableand position itfirmly againstthe
fence as a backstop.
USE THE RIP FENCE. Alwaysuse a fence or
straightedge guide when ripping.
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust-
merits are secure.
•BESURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF
NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nailsfrom
lumber before cutting. •
•BESURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE
WORKPIECE. Never start the saw with the blade
touchingthe workpiece.
•KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM cu'rrlNG AREA.
Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting •
path with your hands and fingers for any reason.
Always turn the power off.
•USE A PUSH BLOCK OR PUSH STICK for
workpieces so small that your fingers go under
the blade guard. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or
othermoving parts during use, for any reason.
,_ WARNING: Blade coasts after being turned off.
ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED before startinga cut to avoid blade
binding orstalling.
ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE; never pull it
toward the saw.
DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.
Do not forcethe workpiece against the blade.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it,to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting
to power supply. NEVER leave the table saw
unattended while connected to a power source.
BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplug the
saw from power supply.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-basedproducts, or any solvents to
clean tool.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize
stalling and kickback.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.
Use only extension cords with the marking
"Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances;
storecords indoorswhile not in use." Use
extensioncords with an electrical rating not less
thanthe saw's rating. Always disconnect the
extensioncord from the outlet before disconnect-
ingthe product from the extension cord.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION
CORDS PERIODICALLY and,if damaged, have
repairedby a qualifiedservice technician at a
Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly
aware ofcord location and keep it well away
from themoving blade.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
disconnect itfrom receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instructother users. If you
loansomeone this tool, loan them these instruc-
tions also.
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