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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE OF THE CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
WARNING
Death or serious bodily injury could result from
improper or unsafe use of the cordless circular
saw. To avoid these risks, follow these basic
safety instructions:
1. Wear ear plugs when using the tool for extended
periods. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise
can cause hearing loss.
2. 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, safety cover may be bent
restricting full return.
3. For this mode, the saw blades should be 165 mm.
4. Never place hands or other body parts near the saw
blade during operation. Hold the circular saw by its
handle only.
5. Because the cordless circular saw operates by
battery power, be aware of the fact that it can begin to
operate at any time.
6. Wear eye and ear protection at all times.
7. When working at elevated locations, clear the area of
other people and aware of conditions below you.
8. It is important to support the work properly and to hold
the saw fi rmly to prevent loss of control which could
cause personal injury.
9. 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 the panel near the cut.
• Use guide when ripping.
• Don't force tool.
• Stay alert exercise control
• Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the
blade is moving.
10. In operating, keep hold main body fi rmly.
11. Keep the light ON during cutting operation only. If
it is lit ON in other cases, the main body switch can
be inadvertently turned ON, resulting in unexpected
accidents.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CHARGER
WARNING
Death or serious bodily injury could result from
improper or unsafe use of battery chargers.
To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety
instructions:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger Model UC18YRSL/
UC18YFSL.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. To reduce risk of injury, charge metabo HPT
rechargeable battery type BSL18 series. Other type
of batteries may burst causing personal injury and
damage.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger.
6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
7. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fi re and electric shock.
If extension cord must be used make sure:
a. That blades of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those of plug on
battery charger:
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of battery charger as specifi ed in Table 1.