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accidentally dropped, the lower guard may
be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any
other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
b e f o r e u s e .
L o w e r g u a r d m a y o p e r a t e
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build-up of debris.
T h e l o w e r g u a r d m a y b e r e t r a c t e d
manually only for special cuts such as
“plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”. Raise
the lower guard by the retracting handle
a n d a s s o o n a s t h e b l a d e e n t e r s t h e
m a t e r i a l , t h e l o w e r g u a r d m u s t b e
released.
For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing the saw
down on bench or floor.
An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade
to stop after the switch is released.
Safety Instructions for Circular Saws
Additional Safety Instructions for Circular Saws
This product is intended to cut wood and
wood-like products only.
Dust buildup
around the lower guard and hub from other
materials (plastic, masonry or metal) may
disable the lower guard operation.
Inspect the condition and quality of the
wood and remove all nails from lumber
before cutting.
Wet lumber, green lumber
or pressure treated lumber require special
a t t e n t i o n d u r i n g c u t t i n g o p e r a t i o n t o
prevent kickback.
Hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of
control.
Figures in this manual illustrate
typical hand support of the saw.
Depending upon use, the switch may not
last the life of the saw. If the switch should
fail in the “OFF” position, the saw may not
start. If it should fail while the saw is
running, the saw may not shut off.
If either
occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do
not use until repaired.
This circular saw should not be mounted to
a table and converted to a table saw.
Circular saws are not designed or intended
to be used as table saws.
The blade washers and the bolt on your
s a w h a v e b e e n d e s i g n e d t o w o r k a s a
c l u t c h t o r e d u c e t h e i n t e n s i t y o f a
kickback. Understand the operation and
settings of the VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH.
The
proper setting of the clutch, combined with
firm handling of the saw will allow you to
control kickback.
Never place your hand behind the saw
blade.
Kickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards over your hand.
Do not use the saw with an excessive
d e p t h o f c u t s e t t i n g .
T o o m u c h b l a d e
exposure increases the likelihood of the
blade twisting in the kerf and increases the
s u r f a c e a r e a o f t h e b l a d e a v a i l a b l e f o r
pinching that leads to kickback.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at
your side. Lower guard may be opened by
a contact with your clothing.
Accidental
contact with the spinning saw blade could
result in serious personal injury.
Periodically remove the blade, clean the
upper, lower guards and the hub area with
k e r o s e n e a n d w i p e i t d r y .
P r e v e n t i v e
maintenance and properly operating guard
will reduce the probability of an accident.
Avoid overheating saw blade tips.
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