Use And Care Manual

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correct direction. The teeth on the
blade should point in the direction of
rotation as marked on the saw.
• Tighten all clamp handles, knobs and
levers prior to operation. Loose clamps
can cause parts or the workpiece to be
thrown at high speeds.
• Be sure all blade and blade clamps are
clean, recessed sides of blade clamps
are against blade and arbor screw is
tightened securely. Loose or improper
blade clamping may result in damage
to the saw and possible personal injury.
• Do not wedge anything against the
fan to hold the motor shaft. Damage
to tool and possible personal injury
may occur.
• Never cut ferrous metals (those with
any iron or steel content) or masonry.
Either of these can cause the carbide
tips to fly off the blade at high speeds
causing serious injury.
• Do not use abrasive wheels or blades.
The excessive heat and abrasive
particles generated by them may
damage the saw and cause personal
injury.
• Never have any part of your body in
line with the path of the saw blade.
Personal injury will occur.
• Never apply blade lubrication to a
running blade. Applying lubricant
could cause your hand to move into the
blade resulting in serious injury.
• Do not place either hand in the blade
area when the saw is connected to
the power source. Inadvertent blade
activation may result in serious injury.
• Never reach around or behind the saw
blade. A blade can cause serious injury.
• Do not reach underneath the saw
unless it is unplugged and turned off.
Contact with saw blade may cause
personal injury.
• Secure the machine to a stable
supporting surface. Vibration can
possibly cause the machine to slide,
walk, or tip over, causing serious injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Use only blades of the correct size
and type specied for this tool to
prevent damage to the machine and/
or serious injury.
• Inspect blade for cracks or other
damage prior to operation. A cracked
or damaged blade can come apart and
pieces can be thrown at high speeds,
causing serious injury. Replace cracked
or damaged blades immediately.
• Clean the blade and blade clamps
prior to operation. Cleaning the blade
and blade clamps allows you to check
for any damage to the blade or blade
clamps. A cracked or damaged blade
or blade clamp can come apart and
pieces can be thrown at high speeds,
causing serious injury.
• Do not use warped blades. Check to
see if the blade runs true and is free
from vibration. A vibrating blade can
cause damage to the machine and/or
serious injury.
• Keep guard in place and in working
order.
• Always use the kerf plate and replace
this plate when damaged. Small chip
accumulation under the saw may
interfere with the saw blade or may
cause instability of workpiece when
cutting.
• Use only blade clamps specied for
this tool to prevent damage to the
machine and/or serious injury.
• Clean the motor air slots of chips
and sawdust. Clogged motor air slots
can cause the machine to overheat,
damaging the machine and possibly
causing a short which could cause
serious injury.
• Never lock the switch in the “ON”
position. Severe personal injury may
result.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or
if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.