SAFETY INFORMATION
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
SERvICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR YOUR TOOL
• ALWAYS wear a dust mask.
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator.
• ALWAYS wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Keep your hands away from cutting area. DO NOT reach under the material being cut because the
nearness of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight.
• DO NOT use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easily or cause kickback.
• ALWAYS check walls, floors and ceilings to avoid hidden power cables and pipes.
• After a long working period, external metal parts and accessories could be hot.
• Only withdraw the blade from the cut when the blade has stopped moving.
• The pivoting blade foot plate must be held firmly against the material being cut to reduce saw
vibration, blade jumping and blade breakage.
• Before cutting, check that the cutting line is free of nails, screws, etc.
• NEvER stop the cutting blade by applying side pressure to the blade.
• Your multi-purpose saw is a hand held tool; DO NOT clamp your multi-purpose saw.
• Remove the battery pack from the saw before carrying out adjustments.
• DO NOT incinerate or burn the battery pack, it may explode.
• DO NOT charge a damaged battery pack.
• DO NOT charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Battery pack and charger will be warm during charging, this is normal.
• ALWAYS remove the battery pack from the charger immediately after re-charging is completed.
• DO NOT dispose of batteries. Return exhausted batteries to your local collection or recycling point.
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