Do not force
tool. Use the correct tool for
your application.
The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Do not use tool if switch
does not turn it
"ON"
or "OFF".
Any tool that cannot be
controlled
with the switch is dangerous
and
must be repaired.
Disconnect
the plug from the power
source before
making any adjustments,
changing
accessories,
or storing the tool.
Such preventive
safety measures
reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained
persons,
Tools are
dangerous
in the hands of untrained
users.
Maintain
tools with care. Keep cutting
tools
sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained
tools, with sharp cutting
edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
Any
alteration
or modification
is a misuse and
may result in a dangerous
condition.
Check for misalignment
or binding
of
moving
parts,
breakage
of parts, and any
other condition
that may affect
the tools
operation.
If damaged,
have the tool
serviced
before
using.
Many accidents
are
caused
by poorly maintained
tools. Develop
a periodic
maintenance
schedule
for your
tool,
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer
for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service
must be performed
only by
qualified
repair personnel.
Service
or
maintenance
performed
by unqualified
personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
For
example:
internal wires may be misplaced
or
pinched,
safety guard return springs may be
improperly
mounted.
When servicing
a tool, use only identical
replacement
parts, Follow instructions
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow
Maintenance
Instructions
may create a risk
of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline,
carbon
tetrachloride,
ammonia,
etc. may damage
plastic parts.
Hold tool by insulated
gripping
surfaces
when performing
an operation
where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring
or
its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will
make exposed
metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator.
Do not drill, fasten
or break into existing walls or other blind
areas where electrical
wiring may exist.
If
this situation is unavoidable,
disconnect
all
fuses or circuit breakers
feeding
this
worksite.
Never leave the trigger
locked
"ON".
Before
plugging
the tool in, check that the
trigger
lock
is "OFF".
Accidental
start-ups
could cause injury.
Be aware of the location
and setting of
the switch
"Lock-ON"
button.
If the switch
is locked "ON" during the use, be ready for
emergency
situations
to switch it "OFF",
by
first pulling the trigger then immediately
releasing
it without
pressing
the "Lock-ON"
button,
Keep hands away from
cutting area.
Do
not reach under the material
being cut.
The proximity
of the blade to your hand is
hidden from your sight.
Keep hands from
between
the gear
housing and saw blade holder,
The
reciprocating
blade holder can pinch your
fingers.
Do not use dull or damaged
blades.
Bent
blade can break easily or cause kickback.
Before
starting to cut, turn tool
"ON"
and
allow
the blade to come to full speed.
Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is
too slow at beginning
of cut and possibly
kickback.
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