For
Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating Slide Compound Saw
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it
for future reference
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(For
All
Tools)
1.
KNOWYOUR POWER TOOL. Readthe owner’s manualcarefully. Learnthetool’s
applicationsand limitations, as wellas the specific potentialhazardspeculiarto
it.
2.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it
on.
4.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5.
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.
Don’t use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
6.
KEEPCHILDRENAWAY. All visitors shouldbe keptsafe distancefrom work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
8.
DON‘T FORCE TOOL.
It
will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it
was designed.
9.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don‘t force tool or attachment to do ajob for which
it
was
not designed; for example, don’t use circular saw for cutting tree limbsor logs.
IO.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.Also useface or dust maskif cutting operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer
than using your hand and
it
frees both hands to operate tool.
13.
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all
times.
14.
MAINTAINTOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
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5.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such
as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16.
REDUCETHE RISK
OF
UNINTENTIONALSTARTING. Make sure switchis inoff
position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury
to persons.
18.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if
the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
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