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• DO NOT USE WARPED BLADES. Check to see if the blade runs true and is free
from vibration. A vibrating blade can cause damage to the machine and/or
• DO NOT use lubricants or cleaners (particularly spray or aerosol) in the vicinity
of the plastic guard. The polycarbonate material used in the guard is subject to
•
• ALWAYS USE THE KERF PLATE AND REPLACE THIS PLATE WHEN DAMAGED.
Small chip accumulation under the saw may interfere with the saw blade or may
• USE ONLY BLADE CLAMPS SPECIFIED FOR THIS TOOL to prevent damage to
• CLEAN THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS of chips and sawdust. Clogged motor air slots
can cause the machine to overheat, damaging the machine and possibly causing
• NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “ON” POSITION. Severe personal injury
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
WARNING: Cutting plastics, sap coated wood, and other materials may cause
melted material to accumulate on the blade tips and the body of the saw blade,
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT
safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS
CSA Z94.3), • ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection, • NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a
well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on