DeWalt DC308 Instruction Manual page 5

• Keep hands away from moving parts. Never place your hands near the cutting
area.
• Keep hands away from cutting area. When sawing, never reach underneath or
behind the material being cut for any reason.
• Never hold work in your hand, lap or against parts of your body when sawing.
The saw my slip and the blade could contact the body causing injury.
• Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and grease. This will enable better con-
trol of the tool.
• Keep blades sharp. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under
pressure.
• Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular attention to
overhead wires which may be hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling
branches and debris ahead of time.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing
metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electric
shock hazard.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the operat-
ing action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use
gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use
WARNING: ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes,
or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from
face and body.
WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear eye
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it
will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will
stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing
loss.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and
their definitions are as follows:
V ................. volts
Hz ............... hertz
min ............. minutes
.......... direct current
.............. Class I Construction
................... (grounded)
............... Class II Construction
................... (double insulated)
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A ...............amperes
W ..............watts
...........alternating current
n o ..............no load speed
.............earthing terminal
.............safety alert symbol
.../min .......revolutions per minute
BPM ..........beats per minute