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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
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USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure yourextensioncordis ingood condition.
When usingan extensioncord, be sure touse
one heavy enoughto carrythe currentyour
productwilldraw.An undersizedcordwillcause
a drop in linevoltage resultingin lossof power
and overheating.A wiregage size (A.W.G.) ofat
least 14 isrecommendedfor an extensioncord
25 feet orless in length.If in doubt,usethe next
heaviergage. The smallerthe gage number,the
heavierthe cord.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-
CALLY and replace ifdamaged.
DRESS PROPERLY. DOnotwear looseclothing,
gloves, neckties,rings,bracelets,or other
jewelry. They can get caughtand draw you into
movmgparts.Rubberglovesand nonslipfoot-
wear are recommendedwhen workingoutdoors.
Alsowear protectivehaircovering tocontain long
hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS. Everydayeyeglasses have only
impact-resistantlenses; theyare NOT safety
glasses.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask ifthe cuffingoperationisdusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protectionduringextended periodsof operation.
SECURE WORK. Useclamps or a viseto hold
workwhen practical.It'ssafer than usingyour
handand itfrees beth handstooperate tool.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep properfootingand
balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharpand clean for betterand safer perfor-
mance. Followinstructionsfor lubricatingand
changingaccessories.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changingattachments,
blades, bits,cutters,etc., all toolsshouldbe
disconnected.
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AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switchisoffwhen pluggingin.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
useof improperaccessoriesmay cause risk of
injury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injurycould
occur ifthe toolis tippedor ifthe blade is unin-
tonflonally contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Beforefurther use
of thetool, a guardor other partthat isdamaged
shouldbecarefullychecked todetermine that it
willoperate properlyand perform itsintended
function.Check for alignmentof movingparts,
bindingof movingparts,breakage ofparts,
mountingand any otherconditionsthatmay
affectitsoperation.A guardor other partthat is
damaged mustbe properlyrepairedor replaced
by a qualified servicetechnicianat a Sears store
to avoidriskof personalinjury.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
leave tooluntilitcomesto a completestop.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT yourmiter saw to a
workbenchor table at approximatelyhipheight.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use
bladeswithincorrect size holes Never usablade
washersor blade boltsthat are defectiveor
incorrect.The maximumbladecapacity ofyour
saw is 12 in.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp bladesminimize
stallingand kickback.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
GUARDS. Never operatethe saw with anyguard
or cover removed. Make sure all guardsare
operatingproperlybeforeeach use.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTnNG AREA.
Keep handsaway from blades. Do not reach
underneathworkor aroundor underthe blade
whilebladeis rotating. Do notattemptto remove
cutmaterialwhen blade ismoving.
_i, WARNING: Bladecoasts afterturnoff.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yankcord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cordfrom
heat, oil, and sharpedges.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired bya qualified service
technicianat a Sears store.Stay constantly
aware of cord locationand keep itwell away
fromthe rotatingblade.
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS, When
tool isused outdoors,useonlyextensioncords
withapprovedgroundconnectionthat are
intendedfor useoutdoorsand so marked.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Havedefective switches
replaced bya qualifiedservicetechnicianat a
Sears store.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always usea clean cloth
whencleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline,
petroleum-basedproducts,or any solventsto
clean tool.