MAKO JIG SAW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
a) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
b) Never leave the trigger locked "ON". Before plugging the tool in, check that the trigger
lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups could cause injury.
c) Be aware of the location and setting of the switch "Lock-ON" button. If the switch is
locked "ON" during the use, be ready for emergency situations to switch it "OFF", by first
pulling the trigger then immediately releasing it without pressing the "Lock-ON" button.
d) Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not reach under the material being cut. The
proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight.
e) Keep hands from between the gear housing and saw blade holder. The blade holder can
pinch your fingers.
f) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easily or cause kickback.
g) Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and allow the blade to come to full speed. The Jig
Saw can chatter or vibrate if the blade speed is too slow at the initial cut and can possibly
kickback.
h) Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this Jig Saw. Use a dust
mask or respirator for applications which generate dust.
i) Secure material before cutting. Never hold it in your hand or across legs. Small or
thin material may flex or vibrate with the blade, causing loss of control.
j) Make certain all adjusting screws and the blade holder are tight before cutting. Loose
adjusting screws and holders can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of control may result.
k) When removing the blade from the Jig Saw avoid contact with skin and use proper
protective gloves when grasping the blade or accessory. Accessories may be hot after
prolonged use.
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.
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.
