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properly, they must be serviced before use.
A lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
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blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower
guard should be allowed to operate automatically.
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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.
Additional Safety Rules For Circular Saws
Always wear a dust mask
Only use recommended saw blades
Always wear hearing protection
Do not use with any abrasive wheels
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
— Lead from lead-based paints.
— Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
— Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do
this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
— Work in a well-ventilated area.
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out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
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Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption
of harmful chemicals.
