personnel if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood or if in doubt as to
whether the tool is properly grounded.
• Use only correct electrical devices: 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong grounding
plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool's plug.
• Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not
fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
• Keep tool dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean-
ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based products, or any solvents to clean
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.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on
and off. Have defective switches replaced by
an authorized service center.
• Use only correct blades. Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade
washers or blade bolts that are defective or in-
correct. The maximum blade capacity of your
saw is 10 in.
• Before making a cut, be sure all adjustments
Are secure.
• Be sure blade path is free of nails. Inspect for
and remove all nails from lumber before cut-
ting.
• Never touch blade or other moving parts dur-
ing use.
• Never start a tool when any rotating compo-
nent Is in contact with the workpiece.
• Do not operate a too while under the fluency
in of drugs, alcohol, or an any medication.
• When servicing use only identical replace-
ment parts. Use of any other parts may create
a hazard or cause product damage.
• Use only recommended accessories listed in
this manual or addendum. Use of accessories
that are not listed may cause the risk of person-
al injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories
are included with the accessory.
• Double check all setups. Make sure blade
is tight and not making contact with saw or
workpiece before connecting to power supply.
• Firmly bolt the saw to a work bench or leg
stand at approximately hip height.
• Never operate the saw on the floor.
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• Guard against kickback. Kickback occurs
when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is
driven back towards the operator. It can pull
your hand into the blade resulting in serious
personal injury. Stay out of blade path and
turn switch off immediately if blade binds or
stalls.
• Use rip fence. Always use a fence or straight
edge guide when ripping.
• Support large panels. To minimize risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support
large panels.
• Remove all fences and auxiliary tables before
transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in
an accident causing possible serious personal
injury.
• ˝Always use blade guard, spreader, and anti-
kickback pawls on all "through-sawing" opera-
tions. Through-sawing operations are those in
which the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting. Keep
the blade guard down, the anti-kickback
Pawls down, and the spreader in place over the
blade.
• Always secure work firmly against the rip
fence or miter gauge. Never use the rip fence
during the same operation as the miter gauge.
• Always use a push stick for ripping Narrow
stock. A push stick is a device used to push a
workpiece through the blade instead of us-
ing your hands. Size and shape can vary but
the push stick must always be narrower than
the workpiece to prevent the push stick from
contacting the saw blade. When ripping nar-
row stock, always use a push stick, so your
hand does not come close to the saw blade.
Use a feather board and push blocks for non-
through cuts.
• Never perform any operation "freehand"
which means using only your hands to support
or guide the workpiece. Always use either the
rip fence or miter fence to position and guide
the work.
• Never stand or have any part of your body in
line with the path of the saw blade.
• Never reach behind, over, or within three
inches of the blade or cutter with either hand
for any reason.
• Move the rip fence out of the way when cross
cutting.
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