GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR TOOL.
Read and
understand the owners manual and
labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as its
specific potential hazards.
2. GROUND THE TOOL.
This tool is
equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug
to fit the proper grounding type
receptacle. The green conductor in the
cord is the grounding wire.
NEVER
connect the green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.
Keep in
good working order, properly adjusted
and aligned.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet
locations or expose them to rain. Keep
work area well lit and provide adequate
surrounding work space.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors
should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF.
Use padlocks, master switches or
remove starter keys.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force the tool
or the attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not
wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, watch) because they
could get caught in moving parts. Non-
slip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long
hair. Roll up long sleeves above the
elbows.
10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI
Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are
NOT
safety glasses. Also use a face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty.
11. DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
12. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance.
13. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Before
servicing, when changing accessories
or attachments.
14. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’
position before plugging in.
15. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious
injury could occur if the tool tips over. Do
not store materials such that it is
necessary to stand on the tool to reach
them.
16. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before
further use of the tool, a guard or other
parts that are damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure that they will
operate properly and perform their
intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or
other parts that are damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
17. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED.
Turn power ‘’OFF’’.
Don’t leave any tool running until it
comes to a complete stop.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
Snagging the lower guard on a surface
below the material being cut can
momentarily reduce operator control. The
saw can lift partially out of the cut
increasing the chance of blade twist. Make
sure there is sufficient clearence under the
workpiece.
DANGER! KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM
CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from
the blade. Never place hands infront or
behind the path of the blade while cutting.
Keep your second hand on the auxiliary
handle or motor housing. If both hands are
holding the saw, they can not be cut by the
blade.
•SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Large panels
must be supported to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback.
• ADJUSTMENTS. Before cutting, be sure
the depth and bevel adjustments are
tight.
•DANGER! RELEASE SWITCH
IMMEDIATELY IF THE BLADE BINDS
OR IF THE CIRCULAR SAW STALLS.
• Keep your body positioned to either side
of the saw blade, but not in line with the
saw blade. A kickback could cause the
saw to jump backwards.
• Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
The guard cannot protect you from the
blade below the workpiece.
• Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate saw if
lower guard does not move freely and
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the
lower guard into the open position.
• The lower guard should be retracted
manually only for special cuts such as
“Pocket Cuts & Compound Cuts”. Raise
the lower guard using the retracting lever.
As soon as the blade enters the material,
the lower guard must be released.
• Never hold piece being cut in your hands
or across your leg(s). It is important to
support the workpiece properly to
minimize body exposure, blade binding,
or loss of control.
• When ripping, always use the straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy
of the cut and reduces the chance of
blade bidding.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washer and bolt. The blade washer and
bolt were specially designed for your saw,
for optimum performance and safety of
operation.
