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CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY
1. Work environment.
Do not operate the tool in wet
or damp conditions; doing so significantly increases the
risk of electrical shock. Do not operate the tool in the
presence of flammable liquids or gases. When operating
the tool from an elevated position, be aware of people or
things beneath you.
2. Personal Safety.
Always wear ANSI Z87.1-approved
glasses, a dust mask and hearing protection when using
the saw. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they
might get drawn in by the tool.
3. Preventing electric shock.
When working with the
tool, make sure to keep the blade away from any power
cables, extension cords or wiring. Only hold the tool by
insulated gripping surfaces when performing an opera-
tion in case the cutter contacts its own cord. Cutting a
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the tool
“live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Inspect your tool before operation.
Before operation,
check the tool for any damage or missing parts. Do not
use the tool if any part is missing or damaged. Do not
use the tool if the power switch is faulty, the plug or
cable is damaged, or the tool produces sparks, smoke,
or unpleasant odors (you may smell brushes wearing
down for a few minutes as the tool breaks in during the
first use, that is normal). Make sure all adjustments are
correct and all connections are tight.
5. Lower blade guard safety.
Check lower blade guard
for functionality before each use. To check the lower
guard, unplug the tool and open the lower guard by lifting
the blade guard lever, then release and watch the guard
close. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move
freely or close immediately. Leaving a blade exposed is
very dangerous and can lead to serious personal injury.
• Never clamp, tie, or otherwise fix the lower guard into
the open position.
• If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may
bend. Raise the lower guard with the blade guard lever
to make sure it moves freely without touching the blade
or any other saw part for all angles and depths of pos-
sible cuts.
• Always ensure that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing the saw down on a bench or floor.
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.
• The lower guard should be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as plunge cuts/pocket cuts. Raise the
lower guard by retracting the lever. As soon as the blade
enters the material, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate au-
tomatically.
6. Supporting the workpiece.
Never hold a piece being
cut in your hands or across your legs. It is important to
support the work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.
7. Starting the tool.
Always start the saw before the
blade comes into contact with the workpiece. Let the
blade reach full speed before using the tool. The reaction
to the torque as the motor accelerates to full speed may
cause the tool to kick back.
8. Standing position.
Keep your body positioned to ei-
ther side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw
blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards.
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