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age supplied is the same as that one specified
on the nameplate of the tool. To use a not
specified voltage may cause a serious injury to
the user as well as damage the tool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
tool for the application. The correct tool will
do the job better and more safely at the rate
that it was designed to work at.
Do not use tools if switch does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled whith
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing ac-
cessories or storing the tool. This preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of accidental
starting of the tool.
When the power tool is not in use, store it out
of the reach of children, and do not allow in-
dividuals who are not familiar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate it. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands on untrained
users.
Maintain the power tool. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, broken parts,
and any other condition that may affect the
operation of the power tool. If it is damaged,
have it repaired before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Check for misalignment or bonding of moving
parts, breakage parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tools operation. If you find
a damaged tool, take it to service before use it.
Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer of your model. Suitable ac-
cessories for one tool, may become hazardous
when are used on another tool.
Keep cutting tools, sharpened and clean. Cut-
ting tools in good condition with sharpened
edges, are less likely to stuck in workpieces or
easier to control.
Is recommendable to use a safety device suit-
able, such a thermal and diferential switch
when you are using an electric equipment.
SERVICE
Tool service must be perfomed only by quali-
fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could re-
sult in a risk of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
CIRCULAR SAWS
DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting
area and blade. Keep your second hand on the
auxiliary handle or motor housing.
Do not position your body in direct line with
the saw blade. Position your body to either
side of the saw blade. Kickback could cause the
saw to jump backwards.
DO NOT reach underneath the work. The
guard cannot protect you from the portion of
the blade that is beneath the workpiece.
DANGER: When sawing through a work-
piece, the lower blade guard does not cover
the blade on the underside of the workpiece.
Always keep your hands and fingers away from
the cutting area.
Check the lower guard for proper closing be-
fore each use. Do not operate the saw if the
lower guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard
in the open position. If the saw is accidentally
dropped, the lower guard may be bent. Raise
the lower guard with the retracting lever; the
guard is operating properly when it moves
freely, does not touch the blade or any other
part in all angles and depths of cut, and readily
returns to the closed position.
Check the operation and condition of the low-
er guard spring. If the guard and the spring are
not operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. The lower guard may operate slug-
gishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits,
or a buildup of debris. Do not operate your
saw until the damaged part has been repaired
or replaced.
The lower guard should be retracted manually
only for making special cuts, such as pocket or
compound cuts. Always raise the lower guard
by retracting its lever. As soon as the blade
enters the material, the lower guard must be
released. For all other sawing, the lower guard
should be allowed to operate automatically.
Always make sure that the lower guard is cov-
ering the blade before placing the saw on a
workbench or floor. Make note of the time it
takes for the blade to stop spinning after the
switch is released. An unprotected moving
blade will cause the saw to travel backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path.
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