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Definitions for signal words like DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE.
Guidelines for maintaining a safe and hazard-free work environment.
Precautions to prevent electric shock and hazards related to power.
Emphasizes awareness, avoiding fatigue, and influence of substances.
Mandates wearing eye protection and other PPE for various conditions.
Ensure the switch is off before connecting power or handling the tool.
Regularly check for damage, misalignment, or binding before use.
Using an incompatible charger can create a fire risk.
Keep second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing.
Sudden reaction from pinched, bound, or misaligned blade causing uncontrolled movement.
Hold saw motionless until blade stops; investigate cause.
Ensuring the proper function and maintenance of the lower blade guard.
Everyday glasses are not safety glasses; use certified eye protection.
Includes ANSI Z87.1 eye, ANSI S12.6 hearing, and NIOSH respiratory protection.
Work in ventilated areas and use approved dust masks.
Using an incompatible charger can create a fire risk.
Avoid flammable liquids, gases, or dust around charging.
Damaged packs can cause electric shock or electrocution.
Severely damaged packs can explode in fire.
Packs can explode in fire, creating toxic fumes.
Familiarize yourself with charger, battery, and product warnings.
120 volts present; do not probe contacts with conductive objects.
Prevent conductive materials from contacting exposed contacts.
Undersized cords cause voltage drop, overheating; use heavier gauge if in doubt.
Avoid placing objects on charger or using on soft surfaces.
Reduces risk of electric shock; removing battery does not.
Avoid potential damage or hazards.
Equalizes individual cells for peak capacity and performance.
Plug in charger, insert battery, observe red charging light.
Indicates pack or charger problems; re-insert or try different pack.
Charge between 65°F-75°F (18°-24°C) to prevent damage.
Recharge when jobs easily done previously become difficult.
Damaged packs require return to service center.
Cool and dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Remove battery pack before making adjustments or installing accessories.
Prevent switch actuation before installing or removing battery.
Press lock-off button, pull trigger to turn motor ON.
Place washers, blade, and tighten screw using blade wrench.
Serious damage can result from engaging lock during operation.
Depress blade lock, turn spindle with wrench to loosen screw.
Use correct size, shape, and maximum recommended speed.
Guard is essential for reducing serious personal injury.
Minimize risk of eye injury from flying debris or broken tips.
Lead to slow cutting, motor overload, splintering, and kickback.
Sudden reaction to pinched, bound, or misaligned blade.
Expose only 1/2 tooth for efficient cut, minimize twisting.
Caused by pushing harder, turning saw in cut, or poor body control.
1/2 tooth projection minimizes friction, removes sawdust.
Loosen knob, tilt shoe to desired angle, retighten knob.
Prevents loss of control and potential injury.
Ensures stability and prevents kickback.
Starting with blade against material can cause kickback.
Release trigger, stop saw, sight anew, and start a new cut.
Ensure blade is straight and clear before restarting.
This can cause the unit to raise and result in injury.
Can cause unit to raise off surface, resulting in injury.
Prevents accidental start-up and injury during adjustments.
Use clean, dry air at least weekly; wear eye protection.
Remove dirt/grease with cloth or brush; do not use water.
Using untested accessories can be hazardous.
Use DEWALT service centers and identical replacement parts.
Warranty service, proof of ownership, and safety notifications.
Covers defects in materials/workmanship for three years.
DEWALT is not responsible for injury caused by tampering.
Return product within 90 days for a full refund if not satisfied.
Call 1-800-4-DEWALT for illegible or missing labels.
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