Sears BT400 Saw User Manual


 
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gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure
switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying tools with your finger on the
switch or plugging in tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrench-
es before turning the tool on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing pro-
tection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way
to secure and support the work-
piece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body
is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct
tool for your application. The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not
turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dan-
gerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of chil-
dren and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cut-
ting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that may
affect the tools operation. If dam-
aged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are rec-
ommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed
only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a
risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only
identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unau-
thorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create
a risk of electric shock or injury.
Specific Safety Rules
Hold tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces when performing an opera-
tion where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Contact with a "live" wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and shock the operator.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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