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• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback can
occur when the blade stalls, driving the work piece
back toward the operator. It can cause your hand
to contact the blade, resulting in serious personal
injury. Stay out of the blade path end turn switch
off immediately if blade binds or stalls.
• DO NOT USE A PERSON AS A SUBSTITUTE
FOR A TABLE if additional support is needed. Use
a support the same height as the table.
• USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK
OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long
workpieces to minimize the risk of blade pinching
and kickback. Use e sturdy "outrigger"support to
prevent tipping if a table extension more than 24
inches long is attached to the saw.
• CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE
MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.
• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments
are secure.
• NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw
table at a time.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARD.
Never operate the saw with the blade guard
removed. Make sure all guards are operating
propedy before each use.
• NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-
HAND. Always place the workpiece to be cut on
the sew table and position it firmly against the
fence as a backstop.
• USE THE RIP FENCE. Always'use a fence or
straight edge guide when ripping.
• BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF
NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from
lumber before cutting.
• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORK-
PIECE. Never start the saw with the blade touching
the stock.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting
path with your hands and fingers for any reason.
Always tum the power off when cut is complete.
• USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSHSTICK in rip mode
for workpieces so small that your fingers go under
the blade guard. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other
moving parts during use, for any reason.
• ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade binding
or stalling.
• ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE when ripping;
never pull ittoward the saw.
• DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.
Do not force the workpiece against the blade.
• ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting
to the power supply. NEVER leave the saw
unattended while connected to a power source.
• BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplug the saw
and remove the switch key.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, or any solvents to
clean tool.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback. Keep blades free of rust,grease,
and pitch.
_, WARNING: Blade coasts after being turned off.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.
Use only extension cords with the marking "Ac-
ceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store
indoors while not in use." Use extension cords with
an electrical rating not less than the saw's rating.
Always disconnect the extension cord from the
outlet before disconnecting the product from the
extension cord.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION
CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have
repaired by a qualified service technician at a
Sears repair center. Stay constantly aware of cord
location and keep it well away from the moving
blade.
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank the cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep the cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. Ifyou
loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-
tions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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