MAKE SURE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to
see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your
saw.
THE BLADE GUIDES HAVE BEEN PRESET AT THE
FACTORY. These settings are functional for some
applications. We recommend that you check and adjust
blade guide settings before first use of your saw. Refer
to Adjusting thrust bearings and blade guide support
procedures explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section of
this operator's manual.
DO NOT USE TOOL TO CUT METAL.
THIS TOOL should have the following markings:
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Keep fingers away from the blade.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other re-
productive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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c) Do not remove jammed or cutoff pieces until the
blade has stopped.
d) Be sure blade is installed with teeth pointing down.
e) Maintain proper adjustment of the blade tension,
blade guides, and thrust bearings.
f) Adjust the upper guide to just clear the workpiece.
g) Hold the workpiece firmly against the table when
cutting.
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
service center to avoid risk.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.