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1. DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY before changing blades, making
cutting depth or bevel adjustments, inspecting, cleaning or when saw is not
being used.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. Never wedge or tie
lower guard open. Check operation of lower guard before each use. Do not use
if lower guard does not close briskly and completely over saw blade.
CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting full return.
Do not use saw until the lower guard is returned to the proper working order.
3. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling, overload,
kickback, and give a cleaner cut.
4. DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away from blades.
Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to
remove cut material when blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades continue to coast after trigger is released. Never place your
hand on the work surface in front of or behind the saw.
5. SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Large panels must be supported as shown in
Figure 15 to minimize the risk of overload and kickback from blade pinching.
When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on the work piece, the
saw should be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.
6. USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
7. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the saw begins to stall
rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release the switch
immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Keep blades sharp. Don’t force tool.
Stay alert. Exercise control. Don’t remove saw from work during a cut while
the blade is moving. A more detailed explanation of kickback follows in the
operation section of this manual.
8. LOWER GUARD. When necessary for accurate starts or when pocket cutting,
raise lower guard with the retracting lever.
9. ADJUSTMENTS. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
10. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use only blades with 5/8” arbor. Do not use
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry tool with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
26-50
51-100
101-150
240V
0-50
51-100
101-200
201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not
more
AWG
Than
Than
0
-
6
18
16
16
14
6
-
10
18
16
14
12
10
-
12
16
16
14
12
12
-
16
14
12
Not Recommended
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have
defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if
switch does not turn it on and off.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - CIRCULAR SAWS
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