Black & Decker 81/4" COMPUND MITER SAW 9425 - Manual (Page 3)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
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1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
4. 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.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing start keys.
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. liVvill do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do the job for which it was not designed.
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Don’t wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
that could get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dustmask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
12. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safefet performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, or
when clearing away sawdust..
15. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF position before
plugging in.
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
18. CHECK 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 parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
20. DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes,
21. For your own safety, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL before operating your miter saw.
22. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF SAW BLADE.
23. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY FREE HAND CUTTING with this saw.
24. NEVER REACH around or behind saw blades.
25. SHUT OFF POWER AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO STOP before servicing opadjusting the saw.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES.