RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforce small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A circular saw should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

Everyday

 

eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;

 

they are not safety glasses.

 

 

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.

 

DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord

 

or yank it to _isconnect from receptacle. Keep

 

cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges,

 

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise

to hold

 

work. It'ssafer than using your hand and it frees

 

both hands to operate tool.

 

 

DON'T OVERREACH.

Keep proper

footing and

 

balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or

 

unstable support. Secure tools when working at

 

elevated positions.

 

 

 

 

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools

 

sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

 

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing

 

accessories.

 

 

 

 

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

 

servicing, or when changing attachments,

 

blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be

 

disconnected from power supply.

 

 

 

REMOVE ADJUSTING

KEYS AND

 

 

 

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that

 

keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from

 

tool before turning it on.

 

 

 

AVOID ACCIDENTAL

STARTING.

Don'tcarry

 

plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure

 

switch is off when plugging in.

 

 

 

MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN

extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When

tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W-A,for ex- ample - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp

blades minimize stalling and kickback.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

A WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI- CALLY and replace if damaged.

KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common

sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

Do not rush.

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, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or re- placed by an authorized service center.

GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

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 12 is recommended for an

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.

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