27. DO nOT USE THE TOOL iF SWiTCH DOES nOT TURn iT On anD
OFF. have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
28. USE OnLY CORRECT BLaDES. Do not use blades with incorrectly sized
arbor holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect.
29. BEFORE MaKing a CUT, BE SURE aLL aDJUSTMEnTS aRE
SECURE. DOUBLE CHECK aLL SETUPS. Make sure the blade is tight
and not making contact with the saw or work-piece before connecting to the
power supply.
30. aVOiD CUTTing naiLS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber
before cutting.
31. nEVER TOUCH THE BLaDE OR OTHER MOVing PaRTS
DURing USE.
32. nEVER STaRT a TOOL WHEn anY ROTaTing COMPOnEnT iS in
COnTaCT WiTH THE WORK-PiECE.
33. MaKE SURE THE WORK aREa HaS aMPLE LigHTing to see the
work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
performing any work.
34. inSPECT TOOL CORDS PERiODiCaLLY. If a damaged cord is found,
have it repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility.
The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without
yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
electric cord or plug is required, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor
to a live terminal. Repair/replace damaged or worn cords immediately. Be
constantly aware of the cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.
35. POLaRiZED PLUgS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
WaRning:
USE OF THiS TOOL Can gEnERaTE anD DiSBURSE DUST
OR OTHER aiRBORnE PaRTiCLES, inCLUDing WOOD DUST,
CRYSTaLLinE SiLiCa DUST anD aSBESTOS. Direct particles away
from face and body. always operate tool in a well ventilated area
and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system
wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious
lung disease), cancer, and death. avoid breathing the dust, and
avoid prolonged contact with the dust. allowing dust to get into
RECIpROCAtInG SAW
Operator's Manual
GRS550