ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR SABRE SAWS
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when.Performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden winng or its own core.
Contact with a 'live" wire wilt make the exposed metal parts of the toot
"live" and shock the operator.
NEVER leave the trigger switch in the Locked "On" position. BEFORE
turning "On" the tool, ALWAYS check the trigger switch to be sure that
it Is"Off".
Acc{dantal start-ups could cause injury°
ALWAYS be aware of the location and setting of the Lock On button.
If it is locked =On"during use, ALWAYS be ready to switchit =Off"in an
emergencysituation, by first pushingthe triggerswitchand then immediately
releasing it without preying the Lo_-On button.
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material being cut because the nearn_s
of the blade to your hand Is hidden
from your sight,
Keep your hands from between the gear housing and the 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, ALWAYS turn the saw "On" and allow the
bladeto come to full speed. The saw can chatter or vibrate if the blade
speed is too slow at the beginning of the cut and possibly cause kickback
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this saw, ALWAYS
wear a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust.
ALWAYS secure the workplace before cutting. NEVER hold the saw in
your hands or across your legs. Small or thin material may flex or vibrate
with the blade and cause a toss of control.
ALWAYS BE SURE that all adjusting screws and the blade holder are
fastened tightly BEFORE making a col Loose adjuslJng screws and
holders can cause the tool or blade to slip and lossof control may result.
When removing the blade from the tool, ALWAYS avoid contact with
skin and ALWAYS wear pmtscUve gloves when grasping the blade or
accessory. Accessories may be hot after prolonged use.
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