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6. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be
tight and secure before making the cut.
If blade adjustment
shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
7. Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that
can cause kickback.
8. ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands. NEVER
place your hand, leg or any part of your body under the
tool base or behind the saw, especially when making
cross-cuts.
If kickback occurs, the saw could easily jump
backwards over your hand, leading to serious personal injury.
9. Never force the saw. Push the saw forward at a speed so that the blade cuts without
slowing.
Forcing the saw can cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and possible kickback.
LOWER GUARD FUNCTION
5. To check lower guard, open lower guard by hand, then release and watch guard closure.
Also check to see that retracting handle does not touch tool housing.
Leaving blade exposed is
VERY DANGEROUS and can lead to serious personal injury.
1. Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if the
lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into
the open position.
If the 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, in all angles and depths of cut.
2. 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.
3. The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as“plunge cuts”
and“compound cuts". Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle and as soon as the
blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
4. Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down on
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 switch is released.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,
pressure treated lumber, or wood containing knots.
Maintain smooth advancement of tool without decrease
in blade speed to avoid overheating
the blade tips.
2. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving. Wait until blade stops before grasping cut
material.
Blades coast after turn off.
3. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails
from lumber before cutting.
4. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part
of the workpiece which is solidly supported, not on the
section that will fall off when the cut is made. If the
workpiece is short or small, clamp it down.
Do not try
to hold
short pieces by hand!
5. Before setting the tool down after completing a cut,
be sure that the guard has closed and the blade has
come to a complete stop.
6. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held
upside down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and
can lead to serious accidents.