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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.
f.
Never place your hand behind the saw
blade.
Kickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards over your hand.
g.
Do not use the saw with an excessive depth
of cut setting.
Too much blade exposure
increases the likelihood of the blade twisting
in the kerf and increases the surface area of
the blade available for pinching that leads to
kickback.
h.
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.
i.
Periodically remove the blade, clean the
upper, lower guards and the hub area with
kerosene and wipe it dry.
Preventive
maintenance and properly operating guard
will reduce the probability of an accident.
j.
Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack.
Inserting the
battery pack into power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
k.
Avoid overheating saw blade tips.
Additional Safety Warnings
GFCI and personal protection devices like
electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for
your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not
to disassemble any portion of the tool since
internal wires may be misplaced or pinched
o r s a f e t y g u a r d r e t u r n s p r i n g s m a y b e
improperly mounted.
Certain cleaning agents
s u c h a s g a s o l i n e , c a r b o n t e t r a c h l o r i d e ,
ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
S o m e d u s t c r e a t e d b y
p o w e r s a n d i n g , s a w i n g ,
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.
Y o u r r i s k f r o m t h e s e e x p o s u r e s v a r i e s ,
depending on how often you do this type of
w o r k . T o r e d u c e y o u r e x p o s u r e t o t h e s e
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.
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