Dewalt DW369CSK Instruction Manual - Page 6

DW368/605266 7/2/02 11:50 AM Page 3 English SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional Specific Instructions CAUTION: When cutting into walls, floors or wherever live electrical wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the tool only by insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you cut into a live wire. • KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off. • SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Large panels must be supported as shown in Figure 10 to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on the work piece, the saw shall be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off. • GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Keep blades sharp. Support large panels as shown in Figure 10. Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping. Don't force tool. Stay alert-exercise control. Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving. • ADJUSTMENTS. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight. • AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. • The label on your tool may include the following symbols. V volts A amperes Hz hertz W watts min minutes alternating current alternating or direct current direct current no no load speed Class II Construction .../min revolutions or reciprocation per minute earthing terminal safety alert symbol CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA). Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. • Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. 3