RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

•GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback can
occurwhen the blade sta$$s,ddvingthe work
pieceback toward the operator.It can pullyour
handinto the blade,resultingin sedouspersonal
injury.Stay out of the blade path and turn switch
off immediatelyif blade bindsor stalls.
USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK
OF THE SAW TABLE when sawingwide or long
workpieces.Use a sturdy"outrigger" support if a
table extensionis more than 24 incheslong and
isattached to the saw, to preventtipping.
CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE
MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.
•NEVER cut more than onepiece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpieceon the
sawtable at a time.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard
orcover removed.Make sureall guardsare
operatingpropedy befol'eeach use.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-
HAND. Always place the workpiece to be cut on
the saw table and position it firmly againstthe
fence as a backstop.
USETHE RIP FENCE. Always use afence or
straightedge guide when ripping.
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust-
mentsare secure.
•BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF
NAILS. Inspectfor and remove all nails from
lumber beforecutting.
•BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE
WORKPIECE. Never start the saw withthe blade
touchingthe workplace.
•KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Do notreach underneathworkor in blade cutting
pathwith yourhands and fingersfor any reason.
Alwaysturnthe power off.
•USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for
workpiecessosmall that yourfingers go under
the blade guam:d.NEVERTOUCH BLADE or
othermoving partsduring use, for any reason.
_k WARNING: Blade coasts after beingtumed off.
ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED before startinge cut to avoid blade
bindingor stalling.
ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKP|ECE; neverpullit
towardthe saw.
DONOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.
Do notfome the workpieceagainst the blade.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW beforedisconnecting
it,to avoid accidental startingwhen reconnecting
to powersupply. NEVER leave the table saw
unattendedwhile connectedto a power source.
BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS, ORBLADE; unplugthe
saw and remove the switch key.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Alwaysuse a clean cloth
whencleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline,
petroleum-basedproducts,or any solvents to
clean tool.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize
stallingand kickback.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.
Useonly extensioncords withthe marking
=Acceptablefor use withoutdoorappliances;
storecords indoorswhile not in use." Use
extensioncordswith an electricalratingnot less
thanthe saw's rating.Always disconnectthe
extensioncordfrom the outletbefore disconnect-
ingthe productfrom the extensioncord.
•INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION
CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have
repairedby a qualifiedsewice technicianat a
Searsstore or repair center. Stayconstantly
awareof cord locationand keep it well away
fromthe movingblade.
•DO NOT ABUSE CORD, Never yank cord to
disconnectitfrom receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil,and sharpedges.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Referto them
frequently and use to instructotherusers. If you
loansomeone this tool, loanthem these instruc-
tionsalso.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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