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10. DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced
immediately. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD.
11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
12. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for
better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have
repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically
and replace if damaged. Have all worn, broken or lost parts replaced
immediately. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the
tool before turning it on.
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not carry a plugged-in
tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. Keep
hands, body and clothing clear of blades, bits, cutters, etc. when plugging
in the tool.
17. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors,
use only extension cords marked “Suitable for use with outdoor appliances
- store indoors when not in use."
18. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate tool when you are tired or while under the influence of
medication, alcohol or drugs.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard
or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized
service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
20. WEAR EAR PROTECTION to safeguard against possible hearing
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. Never
wedge or tie lower guard open. Check operation of lower guard before
each use. Do not use if lower guard does not close briskly over saw
blade. CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting
full return.
2. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
3. DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is
rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.
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