Use And Care Manual
power and overheating. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25' (7.6 m)
or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• ALWAYS wear safety goggles that comply with United
States ANSI Z87.1 and a face shield or dust mask if
operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
• Secure work. Use clamps or a vice to hold workpiece
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
• Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for
better and safer performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
• Disconnect tools. All tools should be disconnected when
not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, etc. Turn the machine “OFF” before
disconnecting tools to avoid an accidental start when
plugging the tools in again. The accidental start may cause
serious injury. Do not touch the terminal or plug’s metal
part when inserting or removing the plug from an outlet.
• Do not plug in or pull out from power supply with wet
hands to prevent electric shock.
• Use recommended accessories. Consult the operator’s
manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may risk injury.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool
is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
Do not use it as a stepping stool.
• 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 must be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
centre to avoid risk of personal injury.
• Use the right direction of feed. Feed workpiece into a
blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade
or cutter only. Feeding the workpiece in the same direction
that the saw blade is rotating above the table may result
in the workpiece, and your hand, being pulled into the saw
blade.
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accidents and injury. Make sure all users are familiar with
its warnings and instructions before using tool.
• Guard against electric shock by preventing body contact
with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators,
ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
• Keep guards in place and in good working order. Blade
guard must be in place for all through cut operations.
Reinstall the blade guard immediately after nishing any
non-through cut operations which require removal of the
blade guard. Never operate the saw without the blade
guard in place for any cut which does not require it to be
removed. Make sure the blade guard is operating properly
before each use. A guard that is loose, damaged, or is
not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced.
• Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard,
riving knife or the workpiece before the switch is turned
on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade
could cause a hazardous condition.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood
on the saw while it is in operation. Distraction or a potential
jam can be dangerous.
• Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.
Keep the work area well lit. Locate the tool in a level area.
It should be installed in an area that provides enough room
to easily handle the size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark
areas, and uneven slippery oors invite accidents.
• Keep children and visitors away. All visitors should wear
safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while
operating.
• Make workshop childproof with padlocks and master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
• Don’t force tool. It will do the job better and safer at the
feed rate for which it was designed.
• Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist
the workpiece. If jamming occurs, turn the tool off
immediately, unplug the tool then clear the jam. Jamming
the saw blade by the workpiece can cause kickback or
stall the motor.
• Use the right tool. Don’t force the tool or attachment to
do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose
not intended.
• Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of