15 ENGLISH10. While making a slide cut, KICKBACK canoccur. KICKBACK occurs when the bladebinds in the workpiece during a cutting oper-ation and the saw blade is driven rapidlytowards the operator. Loss of control and seri-ous personal injury can result. If blade beginsto bind during a cutting operation, do not con-tinue to cut and release switch immediately.11. Use only flanges specified for this tool.12. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges(especially the installing surface) or bolt.Damage to these parts could result in bladebreakage.13. Make sure that the turn base is properlysecured so it will not move during operation.Use the holes in the base to fasten the saw to astable work platform or bench. NEVER use toolwhere operator positioning would be awkward.14. Make sure the shaft lock is released before theswitch is turned on.15. Be sure that the blade does not contact theturn base in the lowest position.16. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the sawmoves up or down slightly during start-up andstopping.17. Make sure the blade is not contacting theworkpiece before the switch is turned on.18. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,let it run for a while. Watch for vibration orwobbling that could indicate poor installationor a poorly balanced blade.19. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-thing abnormal.20. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the “ON”position.21. Always use accessories recommended in thismanual. Use of improper accessories such asabrasive wheels may cause an injury.22. Some material contains chemicals which maybe toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-tion and skin contact. Follow material suppliersafety data.Additional safety rules for the laser1. LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO THEBEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICALINSTRUMENTS, CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiaritywith product (gained from repeated use) replacestrict adherence to safety rules for the subjectproduct. MISUSE or failure to follow the safetyrules stated in this instruction manual may causeserious personal injury.INSTALLATIONBench mountingWhen the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in thelowered position by the stopper pin. Release the stop-per pin by lowering the handle slightly and pulling thestopper pin.► Fig.2: 1. Stopper pinThis tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level andstable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool'sbase. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.► Fig.3: 1. BoltTurn the adjusting bolt clockwise or counterclockwiseso that it comes into a contact with the floor surface tokeep the tool stable.► Fig.4: 1. Adjusting boltInstalling the holders and holderassembliesNOTE: In some countries, the holders and holderassemblies may not be included in the tool packageas standard accessory.The holders and the holder assemblies support work-pieces horizontally.Tighten the fence shafts to the holder assemblies usingthe hex wrench.► Fig.5: 1. Holder 2. Holder assembly 3. Fence shaft4. Hex wrenchInstall the holders and the holder assemblies on bothside as shown in the figure. When installing, make surethat the fence shaft is in the same line of the guidefence when installed to the tool.► Fig.6: 1. Holder 2. Holder assembly 3. ScrewThen tighten the screws firmly to secure the holders andthe holder assemblies.FUNCTIONALDESCRIPTIONWARNING:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking functionon the tool.Blade guard► Fig.7: 1. Blade guardWhen lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto-matically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns toits original position when the cut is completed and thehandle is raised. NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THEBLADE GUARD OR THE SPRING WHICH ATTACHESTO THE GUARD.