Owner`s manual

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24. DO NOT turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This could cause the
blade to loosen, which could create a hazard. Should this ever occur,
stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop.
Disconnect the saw from the power source and securely tighten the
blade bolt.
25. ALWAYS turn off the saw before disconnecting it to avoid accidental
starting when reconnecting the saw to a power supply. NEVER leave the
saw unattended while connected to a power supply.
26. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS clean and free of chips or dust. To avoid
motor damage, the motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to
keep sawdust from interfering with the motor ventilation.
27. NEVER lift this tool by gripping the cutting handle or the miter fence. This
may cause misalignment. ALWAYS carry saw by holding the base or carry
by the support bracket/carrying handle after you have locked the saw
arm in the “DOWN” position.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may
cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/
OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Di-
rect particles away from face and body.
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.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this saw. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
All users and bystanders MUST wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI
Z87.1
PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is
dusty.
PROTECT your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection
during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
ALL VISTORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment
that the operator of the saw wears.
INSPECT the tool cords periodically and if damaged have it repaired by
qualified person.