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9. ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL TO PREVENT
EYE INJURY.
Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection because the lenses are not
made of safety glass. Also, use a face mask for additional safety and wear a dust mask if the cutting
operation produces dust.
10. ALWAYS SECURE THE WORKPIECE TO THE FENCE OR THE TABLE. Use clamps or a vise
to hold the workpiece in place. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the
tool.
11. NEVER OVERREACH. Always keep proper footing and balance when working with the tool.
12. ALWAYS MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Always keep tools sharp and clean for the best and
safest performance. Always follow instructions for lubricating the tool and for changing accessories.
13. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOL before servicing and before changing blades or other
accessories.
14. NEVER RISK UNINTENTIONAL STARTING WHEN PLUGGING IN THE TOOL. Always
confirm that the switch is in the OFF position before inserting the power plug into the receptacle.
15. ALWAYS USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY WHEN OPERATING THIS TOOL.
Consult this instruction manual for descriptions of recommended accessories. To avoid personal injuries,
use only recommended accessories in conjunction with this tool.
16. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Prevent serious injury by not tipping the tool and by not risking
unintentional contact with the saw blade.
17. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING THE TOOL. Always check the
guard and all other components for damage before using the tool to assure that they will function
properly. Check all moving parts for proper alignment, freedom from binding and other conditions that
might affect proper operation. Always repair or replace any damaged guards or other damaged
components before using the tool.
18. ALWAYS CONFIRM THE ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE BLADE BEFORE USING THE
TOOL.
Always feed work into the tool against the rotation direction of the blade in order to prevent
possible injury.
19. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Do not
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. Always turn the power off when the tool is not in use.
Always unplug the power cord when the tool is not in use.
20. This tool was not designed to be used for mass-production applications and should not be used in
mass-production environments.
21. When servicing this tool, use only authorized replacement parts.
22. Apply 120 volts AC only to this tool. Applying the wrong voltage or applying DC power can cause the
POWER TOOL to operate improperly and cause serious personal injury or damage to the tool.
23. Never raise the saw blade from the workpiece until it has first come to a complete stop.
24. Always use outboard stands to provide support for long workpieces that overhang the table of the slide
compound saw.
25. Always return the carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation in order to reduce the
risk of injury.
26. POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Specific Safety Rules for Use of this Power Tool
WARNING: The following specific operating instructions must be observed when using this POWER
TOOL in order to avoid injury:
DO’s
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL:
1. Review this Manual and familiarize yourself with the safety rules and operating instructions for this
POWER TOOL before attempting to use it.
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