User manual SKIL 9225

[. . . ] Failure to follow all instructions listed below may All of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or batteryoperated (cordless) power tool. cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. [. . . ] Do not drill, fasten or break into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite. Never leave the trigger locked "ON". Before plugging the tool in, check that the trigger lock is "OFF". accidental start-ups could cause injury. Do not reach under the material being cut. The proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight. Keep hands from between the gear housing and saw blade holder. The reciprocating blade holder can pinch your fingers. Bent blade can break easily or cause kickback. Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and allow the blade to come to full speed. Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is too slow at beginning of cut and possibly kickback. Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool. Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust. Never hold it in your hand or across legs. Small or thin material may flex or vibrate with the blade, causing loss of control. Make certain all adjusting screws and the blade holder are tight before making a cut. Loose adjusting screws and holders can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of control may result. When removing the blade from the tool avoid contact with skin and use proper protective gloves when grasping the blade or accessory. Accessories may be hot after prolonged use. 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 chemicallytreated lumber. [. . . ] Be sure storage compartment is closed to prevent blades from falling out. Mark the line of cut and grasp the tool with one hand on the handle and the other placed on the insulated rubber boot over the front housing. To reduce the risk of injury, be sure the blade always extends beyond the footplate and work throughout the stroke. Blades may shatter if the front on the blade hits the work and/or the footplate. [. . . ]