Warranty
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preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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78-:)<- <0- 87?-: <774 Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
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maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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WARNING
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7:57<7:07=;16/ If both hands are holding
the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
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The guard cannot protect you from the blade
below the workpiece.
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<0-?7:381-+-Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the
workpiece.
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);<)*4-84)<.7:5 It is important to support
the work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.
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Contact with a "live" wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and could
give the operator an electric shock.
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;<:)1/0< -,/- /=1,- This improves the
accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of
blade binding.
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074-;Blades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control.
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?);0-:;7:*74< The blade washers and bolt
were specially designed for your saw, for
optimum performance and safety of operation.
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*-.7:-+=<<16/Wet lumber, green lumber or
pressure treated lumber require special
attention during cutting operation to prevent
kickback.
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+76<:74 Figures in this manual illustrate
typical hand support of the saw.
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:=6616/<0-;)?5)A67<;0=<7.. If either
occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do
not use until repaired.
DANGER
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