Page 5
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SKU 68316
10.
Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if lower
guard does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the
open position. If saw is accidentally dropped,
lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
with the retracting handle and make sure it
moves freely and does not touch the blades or
any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
11.
Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
12.
Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as ″plunge cuts″
and ″compound cuts.″ Raise lower guard
by retracting handle and as soon as blades
enter the material, the lower guard must
be released. For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
13.
Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blades before placing saw down on bench
or floor. Unprotected, coasting blades will cause
the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever
is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for
the blades to stop after switch is released.
14.
DO NOT USE THIS SAW WITH THE
SAW HELD UPSIDE DOWN IN A VISE.
The saw is not designed for such use and
cannot be used safely in that position.
15.
Do not use to cut logs, tree
limbs, or uneven lumber.
16.
Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber,
and pressure treated lumber all have
an increased potential for kickback and
should only be cut with blades for cutting
that lumber type. Wear a NIOSH-approved
respirator and have appropriate ventilation
whenever cutting pressure treated lumber.
17.
Do not use blades made from high-speed steel,
abrasive blades, metal-cutting blades or masonry-
cutting blades.
The guards of this saw are not
designed to protect against the failure of such blades.
18.
Place the larger portion of the saw base on
the larger, supported part of the workpiece.
This will help maintain balance and
control while the cut is completed.
19. Closely observe position of saw’s housing
during cut.
Do not let housing bump
up against material being cut.
20. Blades must be rated to at least the maximum
speed marked on the tool. Use only blades
designed SPECIFICALLY for this saw.
21. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
22. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
23. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to
a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the
surface and pull the tool out of your control.
24. When using a handheld power tool,
maintain a firm grip on the tool with both
hands to resist starting torque.
25. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged
into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and
unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
26. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways
to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
27. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.
28. Verify that there are no utility lines or
hardware in or near the workpiece.
This is especially critical for plunge cuts.
29. Do not depress the spindle lock when
starting or during operation.
Circular Saw Safety Warnings (cont.)
SAFETY
OPERA
TION
MAINTENANCE
SETUP
