stable
platform.
Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
Do not force
tool.
Use the correct
tool for
your
application.
The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Do not use tool
if switch
does
not turn
it
"ON"
or "OFF".
Any tool
that cannot
be
controlled
with the switch
is dangerous
and
must be repaired.
Disconnect
the plug from the power
source
before
making
any adjustments,
changing
accessories,
or storing
the
tool.
Such
preventive
safety measures
reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children
and
other
untrained
persons.
Tools
are
dangerous
in the hands of untrained
users.
Maintain
tools with care. Keep cutting
tools
sharp
and clean.
Properly
maintained
tools,
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier
to control.
Any alteration
or
modification
is a misuse
and may result in a
dangerous
condition.
Check
for
misalignment
or binding
of
moving
parts,
breakage
of parts,
and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation.
If damaged,
have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a
periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.
Use only accessories
that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer
for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
Service
Tool service
must be performed
only by
qualified
repair
personnel.
Service
or
maintenance
performed
by
unqualified
personnel
could result in a risk of injury. For
example:
internal wires may be misplaced
or
pinched,
safety guard return springs
may be
improperly
mounted.
When
servicing
a tool,
use only
identical
replacement
parts.
Follow
instructions
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow
Maintenance
Instructions
may create a risk of
electric
shock
or injury.
Certain
cleaning
agents such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride,
ammonia,
etc. may damage plastic parts.
Keep
hands
away
from
cutting area and blade. Keep
your second
hand on auxiliary
handle,
or
motor
housing.
If both hands are holding the
saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Ho/dthe
saw firmly to prevent
loss of control Figures in
this manual illustrate typical hand support of the
saw. NEVER place your hand behind the saw
blade since kickback
could cause the saw to
jump backwards
over your hand
Keep your
body positioned
to either side of
the saw blade, but not in line with
the saw
blade. KICKBACK
could cause the saw to jump
backwards.
(See
"Causes
and Operator
Prevention of Kickback.")
Do not reach
underneath
the work.
The
guard cannot protect you from the blade below
the work. Do not attempt to remove cut material
when blade is movin#
Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the
open position. If saw is accidentally dropped,
lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
only with the Lower Guard Lift Lever and make
sure it moves freely and does not touch the
blade or any other part, in all angles and depths
of cut.
Check
the operation
of the lower
guard
spring.
If the guard and the spring are not
operating
properly,
they must be serviced
before
use.
Lower
guard
may
operate
sluggishly
due to damaged
parts,
gummy
deposits, or a buildup of debris. Disconnect the
plug from power
source.
Periodically
remove
the blade, clean the upper, lower guards
and
the hub area with kerosene and wipe it di_, or
blow it clean with compressed air
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