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GENERAL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
BEFOREUSINGTHISPOWERTOOL
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how to use your power tool.
A WARNING I
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
plug the tool in untilyou have read and understoodthe
following.
1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operators
Manual. LEARN the tool'sapplication, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habitof checking tosee that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches inviteaccidents.
5. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Don't use power tools in damp locations, or expose
them to rain or snow. Keep work area well lighted.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.All visitorsand bystanders
shouldbe kept a safe distancefrom work area,
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It willdo thejob better
and safer at the rate for which itwas designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or an
attachment to do a job for which itwas not designed.
10.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure
yourextension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your productwilldraw.An
undersized cordwill resultin a drop in line voltage
and in loss of powerwhich willcause the toolto
overheat. The table on page 5 shows the correct size
to use depending on cord lengthand nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number,the heavier the cord.
11.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing,gloves, neckties, rings,bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool
can throwforeign objects into the eyes and
,,,*,,_ could cause permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not
glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety
standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact -resistance lenses.
TheyARE NOT safety glasses. Safety Goggles are
available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure
you when they break.
13.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.
14.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to holdwork
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate the tool.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE
before servicing, and when changing accessories
such as blades, bits and cutters.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch isin the OFF position
before pluggingthe toolin.
17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this
Operators Manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injuryto yourself or others.
18.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injurycould
occur ifthe tool is tipped or ifthe cuttingtool is
unintentionallycontacted.
19.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properlyand perform itsintended function-
check for alignment of movingparts, bindingof
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,and any
other conditionsthat may affect itsoperation.A guard
or other part that isdamaged shouldbe propedy
repaired or replaced.
20.NEVER LEAVETHE TOOL RUNNING UNAI-rENDED.
TURN THE POWER "OFF". Don't walk away from a
runningtool untilthe blade comes to a complete stop
& unplugthe unit.
2t .DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
22.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructionsfor lubricating and changing accessodes.
23. WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials
can be hazardous toyour health. Always operate
saw in well-ventilated area and providefor proper
dust removal.
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