Porter-Cable 7548 - Page 3

Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced
immediately.
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
CSlflSf . Do not USO tool If switch does not turn it on and oft.
20. WEAR EAR PROTECTION to safeguard against possible hearing
loss.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PORTABLE BAYONET SAWS
1. KEEP BLADES SHARP.
2. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. When sawing never
reach underneath or behind the material being cut for any reasons.
3. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED A CUT be careful not to come into
contact with the blade. Turn off the motor immediately.