Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS
1 Definitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . WARNING: Indicate...
Page 4 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2 The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1) WORK AREA SAFETY a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive ...
Page 6 - Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
4 • The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V ................. volts A ...............amperes Hz ............... her tz W ..............watts min ............. minutes ...........alternating current ........ direct current ...........
Page 7 - Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers
5 WARNING: Fire hazard. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not inser t into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in...
Page 9 - Important Charging Notes; CAUTION; Storage Recommendations; SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR; INTENDED USE
7 LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the charge indicator showing Pack Charged. WEAK BATTERY PACKS: Weak batteries will continue to function but should not be expected to perform as much work. FAULTY BATTERY PACKS: This charger will not ch...
Page 10 - OPERATION; attachments or accessories.
8 OPERATION WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, lock the trigger switch and disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental star t-up can cause injury. Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. 2) To turn the tool o...
Page 13 - POCKET/PLUNGE CUTTING – WOOD ONLY
11 jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage. Any cuts which put pressure on the blade such as angle or scroll cuts increase potential for vibration, kickback, and blade breakage. WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay par ticular attention to overhead wires which may be hid...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; Lubrication
12 the workpiece during the cut. Use a longer blade if needed. Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be held firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage. FIG. 13A FIG. 13B MAINTENANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious per...