618. Do not perform any operation freehand.Freehand means using your hands to sup-port or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a ripfence or miter gauge.19. NEVER reach around or over sawblade. NEVER reach for a workpiece untilthe saw blade has completely stopped.20. Avoid abrupt, fast feeding. Feed asslowly as possible when cutting hard work-pieces. Do not bend or twist workpiece whilefeeding. If you stall or jam the blade in theworkpiece, turn the tool off immediately.Unplug the tool. Then clear the jam.21. NEVER remove cut-off pieces near theblade or touch the blade guard while theblade is running.22. Knock out any loose knots from work-piece BEFORE beginning to cut.23. Donāt abuse cord. Never yank cord todisconnect from receptacle. Keep cordaway from heat, oil, water and sharpedges.24. Some material contains chemicalswhich may be toxic. Take caution to pre-vent working dust inhalation and skin con-tact. Follow material supplier safety data.25. The guard can be lifted during work-piece setup and for ease of cleaning.Always make sure that guard hood isdown and flat against sawtable beforeplugging in the tool.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may causeserious personal injury.