Operator`s manual

_k WARNING." Read and understand all inet_uo-
t/one. Failure to follow all instruotfons listedbelow,
may resultIn etectdc shock,tlre and/or serious
personalinjury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read theoperator's
manualcarefully.Learn the saw's applications and
{(mltations as we{{as the specificpotent_{ hazards
relatedto this toot.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-
VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. Forexample, pipes,radiators,ranges,
refrigeratorenclosures.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and Ingood workingorder.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Formhabit of checldngto see that keys and adjusting
wrenchesare removed fromtool beforeturningiton.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areasand
benchesinvite accidents. DO NOT leaveto_,s or
placesofwood on the saw while it IsIn operation.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do r_t use Dowertools in damp or wet Iocatk_neor
expose to rain. Keepthe work areawell tit.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. A/I visitors
shou;dwear safety glassesand be kept a safe
distancefromwork araa. Do not let visitors contact too_
or extens'=oncord while operating.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocksand
masterswitches,or by removingstarer keys.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL. it willdo thejob betterand
safer at thefeed rate forwhich itwas designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't forcethetool or attachment
to do aiob it was not designedfor. Don't use it for a
purpose notintended.
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
yourextensioncord is in'goodcondition. Use onlya
cordheavy enough1ocarrythe currentyourproduct
willdraw. An undersizedcord will cause • drop in_ine
voltage resultingin lossof powerand overhcating.A
wire gauge size (A.W.G.)of at least 14 Is recommended
foran extensioncord 25 feet or less in length,if in
doubt,use the nextheaviergauge.The smallerthe
gaugenumber,the heavierthe cord,
• DRESS PROPERLY, Do not wear looseclothing,
gloves,nec_as, or)ewelry.They can get caught
and draw you Into moving parts. Rubberglovesand
nonskidfooWvearare reaommendedwhen working
outdoors.Alsowear protectivehaircoveting Io contain
longhair.
• ALWAYSWEARSAFETYGLASSESW|TH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasseshaveonly Impact-
res'lstantlenses, they areNOT setetyg;asees.
• 3ECURE WORK. Use clampsor a vise to holdwork
when pract!cal,It's s_farthan usingyourhand and
freesboth handsto operate tool.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand
balanceat all times.
• MNNT/UN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp
and cleanfor betterand saferperformance.Follow
instructionsfor Lubricatingand changingaccessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, orwhen changingattachments,blades,bits,
cutters,etc., elltoo{sshouldbe disosnnected.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STAR'nNG. Besure switchis off
when plugginginany tool.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improperaccessoriesmay dskinjury.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Seriousinjurycould occur
ifthe tool is tippedor ifthe cuttingtoot is unintention-
ally centacte_,
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Batonsfurtheruse of
the loci, a guardor othar _rt that is damaged should
be carefullycheckedto determine that itwill operate
properlyand performits intendedfunction.Check for
alignment of moving pads, b_ndingof movingpads,
_a ofparts, moun_ng and anyothercondllk_ts
that may affectitsoperation. A guard orotherpert that
is damagedmu_t be properlyrepairedor repla_d by
an authorizedservicecenterto avoiddsk of personaJ
injury.
• USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feedwork
Intoa blade or cutter against the directionof rotationof
bladeor cutter only.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF,Don't leavetool untilit
comasto a complete stop.
• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust maskif
thecuffingoperationIs dusty,
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING, Wear hearingprotection
during extendedperiodsof opera,on.
• DO HOT ABU.RECORD. Neveryank cord todiscon-
nectfrom receptacle.Keep cord from heat, o11,end
sharpedges.
• USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Whentool Is
used outdoors,usa onlyextensioncordswith ap-
proved groundconnectionthat areintendedfor use
outdoorsand so mmked,
• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUF-
RCIENT SET. Sharp bladesminimizestallingand
kickback.
• BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normalsparkingofthe motor couldignite fumes.
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