Cutters are sharp. Wear
gloves when installing
or removing cutter from
arbor. Do not grab a
rotating cutter.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Work Area
1. Work Area Safety
a) Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and
dark areas invite accidents.
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as
atmospheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
power tool. Distractions can cause you to loose control.
2. Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs
Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly in-
with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodifi ed plugs
stalled and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordi-
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electrical shock.
anaces. Never remove the ground prong or modify the plug in
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
any way. Do not us any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is prop-
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
erly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break-
if your body is earthed or grounded.
down, grounding is provides a low resistance path to carry electricity
c) Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
away from the user.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
carrying or unpluggin the power tool. Keep cord away
electric shock if your body is grounded.
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water enter-
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
ing a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
outdoor extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or
electric shock.
pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
Damaged cords increase the risk of eletric shock.
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension
cord marked "W-A" or "W"; These cords are rated for outdoor use
3. Personal Safety
and reduce the risk of electrical shock.
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
Personal Safety
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
infl uence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
when using a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under
serious personal injury.
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inat-
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
tention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
injury.
non-skid shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain
long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
WARNING
To prevent electric
shock, do not use
power tools near wet
areas, or where power
tool may become wet.
Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifi cations provided with
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,
this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re
may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
and/or serious injury.
Do not stare at
Always wear eye
operating light.
protection while using
cutting tools, or in the
vicinity of cutting.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye production. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
must be used for appropriate conditions.
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
Always use safety chain. Mounting can release.
fi nger on the switch or energizing power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
Tool Use and Care
d) Remove any adjusting keys or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key that
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support
is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by
may result in personal injury.
hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
control.
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from
which it is designed.
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
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
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
must be repaired.
these are conneted and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the
f) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of start-
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action
ing the tool accidentally.
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Store idle tools out of reach of childern and other
g) Always use safety chain. Mounting can release.
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
4. Power Tool Use and Care
untrained users.
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and
power tool for your application. The correct power
clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
which it is designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
not turn it on or off. Any power tool that cannot be
age of parts, and any other condition that may affect the
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before
be repaired.
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable,
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manu-
from the power tool before making any
facturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for
adjustments, changing accessories or storing
one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
power tools. Such preventative safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidently.
Service
(Continued on page 4)
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
Save all warnings and instructions
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
for future reference.
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
3
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
3
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maitenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or
The slug is ejected at
the end of the cut. Do
not aim cutter or arbor
so that ejected slug
may hit someone
around, or below you.