5
14.
Avoid Cutting Nails.
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber
before cutting.
15.
When operating the saw, keep the cord away
from the cutting area and position it so that it
will not be caught on the workpiece during the
cutting operation. Operate with proper hand
support, proper workpiece support, and supply
cord routing away from the work area.
WARNING:
It is important to support the workpiece properly
and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of
control which could cause personal injury. Fig. 4
illustrates typical hand support of the saw.
16.
Place the wider portion of the saw base on that
part of the workpiece which is solidly sup-
ported, not on the section that will fall off when
the cut is made.
As example, Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT way to
cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the WRONG
way. If the workpiece is short or small, clamp it
down. DON’T TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY
HAND! (Fig. 6)
17.
Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held
upside down in a vise. This is extremely danger-
ous and can lead to serious accidents. (Fig. 7)
18.
Before setting the tool down after completing a
cut, be sure that the lower (telescoping) guard
has closed and the blade has come to a com-
plete stop.
19.
Using manufacturer data
•
Ensure that the diameter, thickness and
other characteristics of the saw blade are
suitable for the tool.
•
Ensure that the saw blade is suitable for the
spindle speed of the tool.
20.
Do not use any abrasive wheel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION
Fig. 4
A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece
support, and supply cord routing.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
