Operator`s manual

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
sparks, burns,or a fire.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properlymaintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likelyto bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving pads,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
attest the toors operation, ff damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents am caused by
poorlymaintained tools.
• Use only accsssorlea that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be su_able for one tool, may create a risk of injurywhen
used on another tool.
SewIce
• Tool service must be performed by qualified repair
personnel. Serviceor maintenance performedby
unqualifiedpersonnelmay resultin a riskof injury.
• When sarvicing s tool, use only Identical replace-
ment pads. Follow instructions In the Maintenance
eactlon of this manual. Use of unauthorizedpartsor
failureto followMaintenance Instructionsmay createa
riskof shockor injury.
Hold tool by Insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the catting tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts ofthe tool "live" and shock the operator.
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
• Knowyour power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool. Followingthis rule willreduce the riskofelectrio
shock,fire, or seriousinjury.
• Make sure your extension cord Is In good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to oarw the current your product
will draw. Awire gage size (A.W.G.) of st least 16 Is
recommended for an extension cord 100 feat or
leas In length. A cord exceeding 100 feat Is not
recommended. If In doubt, use the next heevlar
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heevler the
cord. An undersizedcordwill cause a drop in line
voltageresultingin lossof power and overheating.
Important Rules For Battery Tools
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged Into an
electrical outlat; therefore, they are always In
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards
when not using your battery tool or when changing
accessories.
• DO not place battery tools or their batteries near fire
or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and
possible injury.
• Batteriss vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the
presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use
any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An
exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If
exposed, flush with water immediately.
• Do not charge battery tool In a damp or wat loca-
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Your battery tool should be charged In a location
where the temperature Is more then 5O_Fbut less
than 100°1=.Followingthis rulewillreduce the riskof
electric shock,fire,or seriouspersonal injury.
• Under extreme ueage or temperst urs oonditlons,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contacl with your skJn,wash Immediately with soap
and water, then neutrslize with lemon juice or
vinegar. Ifliquid gets Into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
Immediate medical attention. Following this rulewill
reducethe riskof seriouspersonal injury.
Additional Specific Safety Rules
• DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and
blade. Keep your second hand on atadllary handle
or motor housing, ifboth handsare holdingthe saw,
they cannot becut bythe blade.
• Keep your body posltlonnd to either side of the saw
blade, but not In line with the saw blade. KICKBACK
could causethe saw to jump backwards.See Pages 13
and 14.
• Do not reach underneath the work. The guardcannot
protectyoufromthe blade below the work.
• Check the 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. Ffsaw is
accidentallydropped,lowerguard may be bent. Raise
the lowerguardwith the retractinghandle and make
sureit move_;freely and does nottouchthe blade or
any otherpart, in all anglesand depths ofcut.