• Always use blades with correct size [(5/8" (16 mm)] and
shape (round) arbor holes. Blades that do not match the
mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss
of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
The blade washers and bolts were specially designed for your
saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
• Don't unplug if plug or receptacle is wet. Disconnect the fuse
or circuit breaker that supplies power to the tool. Then unplug
and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
• Wait for the saw to come to a complete stop. An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes
for the blade to stop after switch is released.
• Never use any blades with expansion or segmented
(toothed) rims. This tool is not equipped with a lower guard.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG
or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge
number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that
is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. When using more than one extension to make
up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains
at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Voltage (Volts)
Total length of cord in meters (m)
120 - 127V
0 - 7
220 - 240V
0 - 15
Rated Ampere
Minimal cross-sectional area of the
range
0 - 6A
1.0
6 - 10A
1.0
10 - 12A
1.5
12 - 16A
2.5
WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders
must wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING: Keep hands away from cutting area and blade.
Personal injury may result.
WARNING: Always plug extension cord into a GFCI protected
outlet.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections
dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
WARNING: Never use saw with salt water or a conductive fluid.
WARNING: Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and
water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin
may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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.
5
7 - 15
15 - 30
30 - 50
15 - 30
30 - 60
60 - 100
2
cord in meters (mm
)
1.5
1.5
2.5
1.5
2.5
4.0
1.5
2.5
4.0
4.0
Not Recommended