4. Power tool use and care
a)
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b)
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d)
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e)
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f)
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g)
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h)
Keep handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles do not allow for safe handling
and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service
a)
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
CIRCULAR SAW
Safety instructions for all saws
Cutting procedures
a)
DANGER: Keep hands away from
cutting area and the blade. Keep
your second hand
on auxiliary
handle, or motor housing.
If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot
be cut by the blade.
b)
Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the
workpiece.
c)
Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece.
Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth
should be visible below the workpiece.
d)
Never hold piece being cut in your hands
or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable
platform.
It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or
loss of control.
e)
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a “live” wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
f)
When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide.
This improves the accuracy of cut and
reduces the chance of blade binding.
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