GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
• Keep your work area clear, clean and well lit.
Cluttered work surfaces and dark areas invite
accidents.
• Keep people not involved in the work, especially
children away from the work area while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control of the tool.
• Do not operate power tools in an unsafe
environment such as in an explosive atmosphere,
near flammable liquids, gases and dust. A spark
created by a power tool may ignite the fumes or dust.
• DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Electrical Safety
• Double insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.)
This plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug and try again. If it still does not fit fully, contact
a qualified electrician to install a polarized plug. Do
not modify the plug in any way. Double insulation
eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power
cord and grounded electrical system.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as radiators, pipes, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is
grounded.
• Do not operate power tools in the rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool increases the
risk of electrical shock.
• Do not stress the power cord. Never carry the
power tool by the cord or disconnect the plug from
the receptacle by yanking on the cord. Keep cord
away from sharp edges, heat, solvents and oil.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electrical shock.
• Use outdoor extension cords when operating the
power tool outside. Outdoor power cords are
marked "W-A" or "W" and are rated for outdoor use.
These cords reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Personal Safety
• Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Keep long hair in place and contained.
Keep clothing, hair and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothing, jewelry and hair can be
snagged in moving parts.
• Use common sense, stay alert and watch what
you are doing while operating a power tool. Do
not use tools while under the influence of alcohol,
medication, or drugs. Keep focusing on the work at
hand while using a power tool to prevent personal
injury.
• Make sure the power switch is in the "OFF" position
before plugging it into the receptacle. This will
prevent accidental starting. Carrying tools with your
finger on the switch or plugging in the tools with the
switch in the "ON" position invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting tools such as wrenches or keys
before turning the tool on. A wrench or key left
attached to a rotating part will fly off and may cause
personal injury.
• Do not overreach while operating a power tool.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Good
balance and solid footing enables better control in
unexpected situations.
• Always wear appropriate safety equipment. Always
wear eye protection while operating a power tool.
Use appropriate dust respirators, hearing protection,
hard-hat, face shield or safety shoes as dictated by the
work and tool.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
WARNING
b) Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
c) Do not operate saw without guards in place.
d) Do not perform any operation freehand.
e) Never reach around saw blade.
Tool Use and Care
• Secure the work piece with clamps or other
practical methods to provide a secure work
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body is not secure and may lead to loss of control.
• Use the correct tool for the work. The proper tool
will do the work faster and safer.
• Do not use the tool if the "ON/OFF" switch is not
working. Operating a tool that cannot be controlled
by you is dangerous and must be repaired before use.
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