The purpose ofsafety symbols isto attract your attentionto possibledangers. The safety symbols,and the
explanationswiththem, deserve yourcareful attentionand understanding.The safety warningsdo notby
themselveseliminate any danger. The instructionsor warningsthey giveare not substitutesforproperaccident
preventionmeasures.
SYMBOL MEANING
A
A
A
Note:
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicatesdanger, warning,or caution, May be usedin conjunctionwithothersymbols or
pictographs.
DANGER: Failureto obeya safety warningwill resultin serious injurytoyourselfor to others.
Alwaysfollow the safety precautionstoreduce the riskof fire, electdcshockand personalinjury.
WARNING: Failureto obeya safetywarning can resultin sedousinjuryto yourselfor to others.
Always follow the safetyprecautionsto reduce the riskof fire, electdcshockand personal injury.
CAUTION: Failureto obey asafetywarning may resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto
yourselforto others. Alwaysfollowthe safety precautionstoreduce the riskof fire, electricshock
and personalinjury.
Advisesyouof informationorinstructionsvitaltothe operationor mainienance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicingrequiresextreme care andknowledgeof the
systemand shouldbe performed onlyby aqualified
servicetechnician.For service we suggest you return
thetool to your nearest Sears store or repair center.
Alwaysuse originalfactory replacement partswhen
servicing.
_1= WARNING: Do notattempt to operatethis tool
untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand
completelyall instructions,safety rules, etc.
containedin this manual. Failure to complycan
resultinaccidents involvingfire, electricalshock,
or seriouspersonal injury.Save the owner's
manualand reviewfrequently for continuingsafe
operation,and instructingotherswhomay use
thistool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's
manualcarefully. Learn the saw'sapplications
and limitationsas well as the specificpotential
hazards relatedto this tool.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENT. Do notuse powertools near gasoline or
otherflammable liquids,in damp orwet loca-
tions,or expose them torain. Keep the work
area well lit.
•MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with
padlocksand master switches or by removing
starterkeys.
•KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitorsshouldwear safety glasses and be kepta
safedistance from work area. Do not let visitors
contacttoolor extension cordwhile operating,
•KEEPTHE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
workareas and work benches inviteaccidents,
DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the
sawwhile it is inoperation,
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharpand cleanfor better and safer perfor-
mance. Followinstructionsfor lubricatingand
changingaccessories.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL FORTHE JOB. Do not
forcethe tool or attachmentto do a job itwas not
designedfor. Use it only the way it was intended.
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves,neckties, rings, bracelets,or other
jewelry.They canget caught and draw you into
movingparts. Rubber glovesand nonslipfoot-
wearare recommended.Also wear protective
haircovering to containlonghair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS. Everydayeyeglasseshave only
impact-resistantlenses;they are NOT safety
glasses,
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Seriousinjury could
occurif the toolis tipped or ifthe blade is unin-
tentionallycontacted.
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