4• Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instruc-tions for lubricating and changing accessories.• Always disconnect the machine from the power source before servicing.• Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure the switch is in the off position before plugging in.• Use recommended accessories. Consult the operator’s manual for recommended accessories. Theuse of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.• Never stand on a machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine is tipped or if the blade is uninten-tionally contacted.• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged should becarefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function - check foralignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditionsthat may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or re-placed.• Direction of feed. Feed work into the blade against the direction of rotation of the blade only.• Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn power off. Don’t leave the machine until it comes toa complete stop.• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities containschemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of thesechemicals are:* Lead from lead-based paint.* Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.* Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce yourexposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment,such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.