guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally
dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all
angles and depths of cut.
•
Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the
guard and the spring are not operating properly, they
must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a
buildup of debris.
•
The lower guard may be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts". Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle
and as soon as the blade enters the material, the lower
guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
•
Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An
unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of
the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
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SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol
Explanation
V
Volts
-1
min
No-load speed
Direct current
Safety alert
Read and understand all instructions
before operating the product, and fol-
low all warnings and safety instruc-
tions.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection
Do not expose the product to rain or
moist conditions.
Wear a dust mask
English
Symbol
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RISK LEVELS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYM-
SIGNAL
BOL
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Explanation
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
Hot Surface
MEANING
Indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation,which, if not
avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation,which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Sym-
bol) Indicates a situation that
may result in property dam-
age.
EN