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*,,.<<8;2.< 8; <=8;270 98@.; =885< Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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89.;*=.=1.98@.;=885Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
..9,>==270=885<<1*;9*7-,5.*7Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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*7- =1. @8;4 =8 +. 9.;/8;6.- Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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!.,1*;0. 875B @2=1 =1. ,1*;0.; <9.,2/2.-
+B=1.6*7>/*,=>;.; A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
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-.<207*=.-+*==.;B9*,4< Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
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Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
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.3.,=.-/;86=1. +*==.;B*?82-,87=*,= /
,87=*,=*,,2-.7=*55B8,,>;< /5><1@2=1
@*=.;/52:>2-,87=*,=<.B.<*--2=287*55B
<..4 6.-2,*5 1.59 iquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
".;?2,.
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;.9*2; 9.;<87 ><270 875B 2-.7=2,*5
;.95*,.6.7= 9*;=< This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
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12--.7@2;2708;2=<8@7,8;-Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
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<.,>;.*7-<>998;==1.@8;492.,.=8*
<=*+5.95*=/8;6 Holding the work by hand or
against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
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2=27B8>;1*7-8;*,;8<<5.0< Small or thin
material may flex or vibrate with the blade,
causing loss of control.
8 78= ><. * -*6*0.- +5*-. Before each
use inspect the blade for cracks, chips or other
damage. Replace a damaged blade
immediately.
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+5*-.8/ =12<=885 ubrication will cause
blade to slip within tool.
&29..A,.<<825/;86@8;492.,.+./8;.
,>==270 ubrication will cause blade to slip
within tool.
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,87=;85Figures in this manual illustrate typical
hand support of the saw.
..91*7-<*@*B/;86,>==270*;.* Do not
reach under the material being cut. The
proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden
from your sight.
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