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in moving parts.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should also
be avoided.
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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before
plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
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Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool
on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the
tool may result in personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
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Use clamps or other practical way 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.
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Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it is designed.
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Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
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Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
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Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
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Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE
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Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
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When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Additional Safety Instructions for
Circular Saws
DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep
your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If
both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
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Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but
not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could case the saw to
jump backwards. (See “Causes and Operator Prevention of
Kickback, page 2 and ”KICKBACK” page 8}
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Do not reach underneath the work. The guard can not protect
you from the blade below the work.
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Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not
operate 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, the lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard with the Retracting Handle and make
sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part,
at all angles and depth of cut.
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Check the operation and condition 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
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