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20V Lithium-Ion Cordless Circular Saw
WX523
WX523.9
smaller tool and may burst.
g) The outside diameter and the
thickness of your accessory must
be within the capacity rating of your
power tool.
lncorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.
h) The arbour size of wheels and flanges
must properly fit the spindle of
the power tool.
Wheels and flanges
with arbour holes that do not match the
mounting hardware of the power tool will
run out of balance, vibrate excessively and
may cause loss of control.
i) Hold the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only, when
performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting a
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
j) Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face
shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust
mask, hearing protectors, gloves and
shop apron capable of stopping small
abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of
stopping flying debris generated by various
operations. The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtrating particles
generated by your operation. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise may cause
hearing loss.
k) Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from work area. Anyone entering
the work area must wear personal
protective equipment.
Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken wheel may fly
away and cause injury beyond immediate
area of operation.
I) Hold the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only, when
performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting a
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
m) Never lay the power tool down until
the accessory has come to a complete
stop.
The spinning wheel may grab the
surface and pull the power tool out of your
control.
n) Do not run the power tool while
carrying it at your side.
Accidental
contact with the spinning accessory could
snag your clothing, pulling the accessory
into your body.
o) Regularly clean the power tool’s air
vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the
dust inside the housing and excessive
accumulation of powdered metal may
cause electrical hazards.
p) Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite
these materials.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged rotating wheel. Pinching or snagging
causes rapid stalling of the rotating wheel
which in turn causes the uncontrolled power
tool to be forced in the direction opposite of
the wheel’s rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged
or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the
wheel that is entering into the pinch point can
dig into the surface of the material causing
the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel
may either jump toward or away from the
operator, depending on direction of the
wheel’s movement at the point of pinching.
Abrasive wheels may also break under these
conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse
and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power
tool and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if
provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during
start-up.
The operator can control torque
reactions or kickback forces, if proper
precautions are taken.