and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge.The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear 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.
12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool can throw
foreign objects into the eyes and could cause permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not glasses) that comply with
ANSISafetystandardZ87.1.Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact-resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could
seriously injure you when they break.
13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing operation
produces dust.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate the tool.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE before servicing,
and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure
switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult this Instruction Manual for recommended accessories.The use
of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to yourself or others.
18. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool
is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK FOR 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
