Owner`s manual

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
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Make sure cord is located so that it will not be •
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutelynecessary. Use of improper
extensioncord could result in a riskof fire and
electricshock. If extensioncord must be used,
make sure:
a. That pins on plugof extensioncord are the A
same number, size and shape as those of •
plug on charger.
b. That extensioncord isproperly wired and in
good electricalcondition;and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC
ampere ratingof charger as specified
below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100' 150'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16 14
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gage
DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A
DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged,
have replaced immediately by a qualified
serviceman.
Do not operate charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take itto a qualified
serviceman.
Do not disassemble charger;take it to a
qualifiedserviceman when serviceor repair is
required. Incorrect reassemblymay resultin a
riskof electdc shock or fire.
To reduce risk of electricshock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance
o(-cleaning. Tuming off controls will not reduce
this risk.
Do 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 operationof lower blade guard
before each use. Do not use if lower blade guard
does notclose brisklyover saw blade.
_i, WARNING: If saw is dropped, lowerblade
guard or bumper may be bent, restrictingfull
return. If lower blade guard or bumper becomes
bent or damaged, replace them before reuse.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND-SHARP. Sharp
blades minimize stalling and kickback.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Keep hands away from blade. Do not reach
undemeath work while blade is rotating. Do not
attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving.
WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.
USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight
edge guide when ripping.
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the
riskof blade pinchingand kickba,ck; always
support large panels as shown in Figure 10,
Page 12. When cutting operation requires the
restingof the saw on the workpiece, the saw
should be rested on the larger portionand the
smaller piece cut off.
LOWER BLADE GUARD.
WARNING: If lower blade guard must be raised
to make a cut, always raise it with the retracting
handle to avoid serious injury. See Figure 22,
Page 17.
• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs
when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back
towards the operator. Release switch
immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Don't
remove saw from work during a cut while the
blade is moving. See Pages 12 and 13.
• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE
DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE
TIGHT.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use
blades with incorrectsize holes. Never use blade
washers or boltsthat are defective or incorrect.
The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 5-1/2
inches.
NEVER touch the blade or other movingparts
during use.
NEVER start a saw when its blade is touching
the workpiece.
NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instructothers who
may use thistool. If you loan someone thistool,
loan them these instructionsalso.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS