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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INFORMATION

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY

: POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR

The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonreversible type. See “MOTOR” in the

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section on page 2.

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protection. Your saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15A

circuit and use a 20A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. If power cord is worn or cut or

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DOUBLE INSULATED (Symbol: )

This power tool is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and

the tool’s electrical system. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor

components with protective insulation.

REPLACEMENT PARTS: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts list. Refer to the

replacement parts list on page 43.

POLARIZED PLUGS:

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this saw has a polarized plug

(one blade is wider than the other). This plug (illustrated at right) will

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electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any

way.

Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this

tool. To avoid electrocution:

ŏ Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool with double insulation. Servicing

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ŏ Do not use power tools in wet or damp locations or expose them to rain or snow.

MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION

To avoid motor damage, the motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust

from interfering with motor ventilation.

ŏ CONNECT this saw to a 120V, 15A circuit with a 20A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. Using

the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.

ŏ If the motor will not start, release the trigger switch immediately. UNPLUG THE SAW. Check

the saw blade to make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to start the saw again. If the

motor still does not start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.

ŏ If the tool suddenly stalls while cutting wood, release the trigger switch, unplug the tool and

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CAUTION

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