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Additional Safety Instructions for Circular
Saws
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CAUTION: When cutting into walls, floors or wherever live electrical
wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS
OF THE TOOL! Hold the tool only by insulated grasping surfaces to
prevent electric shock if you cut in the live wire.
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KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. Never
wedge or tie lower guard open. Check operation of lower guard
before each use. Do not use if lower guard does not close briskly
over saw blade. CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard may be
bent, restricting full return.
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KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize
stalling and kickback.
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DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while
blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade
is moving. CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
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SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Large panels must be supported as
shown in Figure16 to minimize the risk of blade pinching and
kickback. When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on
the work piece, the saw shall be rested on the larger portion and the
smaller piece cut off.
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USE RIP FENCE. Always use a rip fence or straight edge guide
when ripping.
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the saw
stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release
switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Keep blades sharp.
Support large panels as shown in Figure 16. Use fence or straight
edge guide when ripping. Don’f force tool. Stay alert-exercise
control. Don’t remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is
moving.
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LOWER GUARD. Raise lower guard with the retracting handle.
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ADJUSTMENTS. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel
adjustments are tight.
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USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES IN MOUNTING. Do not use
blades with incorrect size holes. Never use defective or incorrect
blade washers or bolts.
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AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from
lumber before cutting.
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CAUTION: Some wood contains preservatives such as copper
chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these
materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and
minimize skin contact.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Motor
Your DeWalt tool is powered by a DeWalt motor. Be sure your power
supply agrees with nameplate marking. 220 Volts AC/DC means your
saw will operate on alternating or direct current. Lower voltage can
cause loss of power and can result in overheating. All DeWalt tools are
factory-tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
Brushes
DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
SERVICING
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool, removing the
Brush Inspection Cap (Fig. 2) and withdrawing the brush assembly.
Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. Always replace
a used brush in the same orientation in the holder as it was prior to
removal. Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped into their
sides, and if the brush is worn down to the line closest to the spring,
they must be replaced. Use only identical DeWalt brushes. Always
replace both brushes. Use of the correct grade of brush is essential
for proper operation. New brush assemblies are available at your
authorized service center. The tool should be allowed to “run in” (run
at no load without a blade) for 10 minutes before use to seat new
brushes.
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