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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickbackcan
occurwhen the blade sta$$s,ddvingthe work
piece back towardthe operator. It can pullyour
hand intothe blade, resultingin sedouspersonal
injury.Stay out ofthe blade path and turn switch
off immediatelyif blade bindsor stalls.
USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK
OF THE SAW TABLE when sawingwide or long
workpieces. Use a sturdy"outrigger" supportif a
table extensionis morethan 24 incheslong and
is attached to the saw, to preventtipping.
CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE
MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.
• NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpieceon the
saw table at a time.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard
or cover removed. Make sure all guardsare
operating propedybefol'eeach use.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-
HAND. Always place the workpieceto be cuton
the saw table and position itfirmly against the
fence as a backstop.
USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or
straightedge guide when ripping.
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust-
mentsare secure.
• BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF
NAILS. Inspectfor and remove all nails from
lumber beforecutting.
• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE
WORKPIECE. Never startthe saw with the blade
touchingthe workplace.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Do notreach underneathworkor in blade cutting
path withyour hands and fingersfor any reason.
Alwaysturn the power off.
• USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for
workpiecesso small that your fingersgo under
the blade guam:d.NEVER TOUCH BLADE or
other movingpartsduringuse, for any reason.
_k WARNING: Blade coastsafter beingtumed off.
ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED beforestartinge cutto avoidblade
bindingor stalling.
ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKP|ECE; never pullit
towardthe saw.
DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.
Do notfome the workpieceagainst the blade.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW beforedisconnecting
it,to avoid accidental startingwhen reconnecting
to powersupply. NEVER leave the table saw
unattendedwhile connectedto a powersource.
BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplugthe
saw and remove the switchkey.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Alwaysuse a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline,
petroleum-basedproducts,or any solvents to
clean tool.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp bladesminimize
stallingand kickback.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.
Use onlyextensioncordswiththe marking
=Acceptable for use with outdoorappliances;
store cordsindoorswhile not in use."Use
extensioncords with an electricalratingnot less
than the saw's rating.Always disconnectthe
extensioncord from the outlet beforedisconnect-
ingthe productfrom the extensioncord.
• INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION
CORDS PERIODICALLY and, ifdamaged, have
repairedby a qualifiedsewice technicianat a
Sears store or repaircenter. Stay constantly
aware ofcord locationand keep itwell away
fromthe movingblade.
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD, Never yankcord to
disconnectit from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil,and sharpedges.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Referto them
frequently and use to instructother users. If you
loansomeone this tool, loanthem these instruc-
tionsalso.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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