RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
mMake sure cord is located so that itwill not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
An extension cordshould not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in a riskof fire and
electric shock. If extension cord must be used,
make sure:
a. That pinson plug of extension cord are the
same number, size and shape as those of
plugon charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electdcal condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC
ampere ratingof charger as specified
below:
100' 150'
16 14
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage
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DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A
DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged,
have replaced immediately by a qualified
service technician.
Do not operate charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged inany way; take it to a qualified
service technician.
Do not disassemble charger; take itto a
qualified service technician when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassambly may
resultin a dsk of electdc shock or fire.
To reduce dsk of electdc shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce
this dsk.
nDo not use charger outdoors.
•Disconnect charger from power supplywhen
not in use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

TRIM SAWS

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard
open. Check operation of lower blade guard
before each use. Do not usa if,lower blade guard
does not close bdskly over saw blade.
&WARNING: If saw is dropped, lower blade
guard or bumper may be bent, restricting full
return. If lower blade guard or bumper becomes
bent or damaged, replacethem before rouse.
•KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp
blades minimize stallingand kickback.
•KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTI'ING AREA.
Keep hands away from blade. Do not reach
undemeath workwhile blade is rotating. Do not
attempt to remove cut matedal when blade is
moving.

WARNING: Bladescoast aftertum off.

•USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence orstraight
edge guide when dpping.
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the
dsk of blade pinching and kickback, always
support large panels as shown inFigure 10,
Page 12. When cuttingoperation requiresthe
resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw
shouldbe rested on the larger portion and the
smaller piece cut off.
•LOWER BLADE GUARD.
,_ WARNING: If lower blade guard must be raised
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to make acut, always raise itwith the retracting
handle to avoidserious injury.See Figure 22,
Page 17. /
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs
when the sawstalls rapidlyand isddven back
towards the operator. Release switch
bpmediataly if blade binds or saw stalls. Don_
remove saw from work dudng acut while the
blade is moving. See Pages 12 and 13.
BEFORE MAKIN_ A CUT, BE SURE THE
DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE
TIGHT.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use
blades with incorrec_size holes. Never u_seblade
washers or boltsthat are defective or incorrect.
The maximum blade capacity of your saw is5-1/2
inches.
•NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts
during use.
•NEVER start asaw when its blade is touching
the workpiece.
•NEVER laya tool down before itsmoving parts
have come toa complete stop.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instructothers who
may use thistool. Ifyou loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructionsalso.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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