RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
■INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.
■DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip footwear are recommended. Also wear pro- tective hair covering to contain long hair.
■ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only
■PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
■PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
■SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
■DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal- ance at all times.
■MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instruc- tions for lubricating and changing accessories.
■DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power supply.
■AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
■USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
■NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally con- tacted.
■CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified
service technician at an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
■DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into blade against the cutting portion of the blade only.
■NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
■USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade size, style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should point down toward the table. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. Correctly adjust blade tension.
■TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR and minimize blade breakage, ALWAYS adjust the hold down foot to apply light pressure to the workpiece. Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use.
■KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers go under the blade guard. Never reach underneath work or behind, under, or within three inches of the blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.
WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.
■AVOID PINCHING THE BLADE. Be cautious when cut- ting off material which is irregular in cross section. For example, molding must lay flat on the table and not be permitted to rock.
■DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
■INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if dam- aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service center. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the blade.
■DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service technician at an authorized service center.
■KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
■A LARGE PIECE OF MATERIAL SHOULD BE SUP- PORTED while cutting. To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support long workpieces. Saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.
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