ADDITIONAL
RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION
cont.
1, Know your power tool. Read operator's
manual
carefully.
Learn the applications
and limitations,
as well as the specific
potential
hazards
related
to this tool. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire or serious
injury.
2. ALWAYS
wear
safety
glasses
or eye shields
when
using
this
saw.
Everyday
eyeglasses
have
only
impact-resistant
lenses;
they
are
NOT safety
glasses.
Following
this rule will reduce
the risk of serious
personal
injury_
3. ALWAYS
protect
your
lungs.
Wear a face
mask
or dust
mask
if the
operation
is dusty.
Following
this rule will reduce
the risk of serious
personal
injury_
4. ALWAYS
protect
your
hearing.
Wear
hearing
protection
during
extended
periods
of operation.
Following
this rule will reduce
the risk of serious
personal
injury.
5. ALWAYS
inspect
the tool
cords
periodically
and if damaged
have them
repaired
at your
nearest
Sears
Service
Center
or other
Authorized
Service
Facility.
ALWAYS
be aware
of the cord
location.
Following
this rule will reduce
the risk of electric
shock
or fire.
6o ALWAYS
check
for damaged
parts.
Before
further
use of the tool, a guard
or other
part that
is damaged
should
be carefully
checked
to determine
if
it will operate
properly
and perform
its intended
function.
Check
for misalignment
or binding
of moving
parts,
breakage
of parts,
and any other
condition
that may
affect
the tool's
operation.
A guard
or other
part that is damaged,
should
be
properly
repaired
or replaced
at a Sears
Service
Center.
Following
this rule wilt
reduce
the risk of electric
shock,
fire or serious
injury_
7. DO NOT abuse
the cord.
NEVER
use the cord to carry
the tool
or pull the
plug
from
the outlet.
Keep cord
away from
heat, oil, sharp
edges
or moving
parts.
Replace
damaged
cords
immediately.
Damaged
cords increase
the risk
of electric
shock. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock or fire
8. ALWAYS
make sure that your extension
cord is in good condition.
When
using an
extension
cord be sure to use one that is heavy
enough
to carry the current
that
your tool will draw. A wire gauge
(AWG) of at least 14 is recommended
for an extension
cord 25 feet or less in length. When working outdoors
ALWAYS
use an extension cord
that is suitable
for outdoor use° The cord's jacket will be marked
WAo Smaller
gauge
wires,
have greater
capacity
(16 gauge
wire
has more capacity
than 18 gauge
wire).
An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting
in loss of power
and overheating.
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