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Item 68849
c.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
center the saw blade in the kerf and check that
saw teeth are not engaged into the material.
If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback
from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d.
Support large panels to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend
to sag under their own weight. Supports must
be placed under the panel on both sides, near
the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
e.
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive
friction, blade binding and kickback.
f.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut.
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting,
it may cause binding and kickback.
g.
Use extra caution when making a
″plunge cut″ into existing walls or other
blind areas. The protruding blade may
cut objects that can cause kickback.
10.
Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if lower
guard does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the
open position. If saw is accidentally dropped,
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.
11.
Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
12.
Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as ″plunge cuts″
and ″compound cuts.″ Raise lower guard
by retracting handle and as soon as blade
enters the material, the lower guard must
be released. For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
13.
Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing 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 switch is released.
14.
DO NOT USE THIS SAW WITH THE
SAW HELD UPSIDE DOWN IN A VISE.
The saw is not designed for such use and
cannot be used safely in that position.
15.
Do not use to cut logs, tree
limbs, or uneven lumber.
16.
Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber,
and pressure treated lumber all have an
increased potential for kickback and should
only be cut with a blade for cutting that
lumber type. Wear a NIOSH-approved
respirator and have appropriate ventilation
whenever cutting pressure treated lumber.
17.
Do not use blades made from high-speed steel,
abrasive blades, metal-cutting blades or masonry-
cutting blades.
The guards of this saw are not
designed to protect against the failure of such blades.
18.
Place the larger portion of the saw base on
the larger, supported part of the workpiece.
This will help maintain balance and
control while the cut is completed.
19. Blades must be rated to at least the
maximum speed marked on the tool.
20. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
21. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
22. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to
a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the
surface and pull the tool out of your control.
23. When using a handheld power tool,
maintain a firm grip on the tool with both
hands to resist starting torque.
24. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged
into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and
unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
25. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways
to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
26.
The battery charger gets hot during use.
The charger’s heat can build up to
unsafe levels and create a fire hazard if
it does not receive adequate ventilation,
due to an electrical fault, or if it is used
in a hot environment.
Do not place the charger on a flammable surface.
Do not obstruct any vents on the charger.
Especially avoid placing the charger on carpets
and rugs; they are not only flammable, but they
also obstruct vents under the charger.
Place the charger on a stable, solid, nonflammable
surface (such as a stable metal workbench or
Circular Saw Safety Warnings (cont.)
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