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Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and
position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position
your body to either side of the blade, but not in line
with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump
backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken.
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw
motionless in the material until the blade comes to
a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw
from the work or pull the saw backward while the
blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate
and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of blade
binding.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the
saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not
engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, it may
walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under
their own weight. Supports must be placed under the
panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel.
Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and
kickback.
Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects
that can cause kickback.
Additional Safety Instructions for Circular Saws
This product is intended to cut wood and wood-like
products only. Dust build up around the lower guard
and hub from other materials (plastic, masonry or metal)
may disable the lower guard operation.
Inspect the condition and quality of the wood and
remove all nails from lumber before cutting. Wet
lumber, green lumber or pressure treated lumber require
special attention during cutting operation to prevent
kickback.
Safety Instructions for Circular Saws
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▶ Lower Guard Function
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 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.
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.
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.
Always observe that the 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 the switch is
released.
Hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control. Figures
in this manual illustrate typical hand support of the saw.
Depending upon use, the switch may not last the
life of the saw. If the switch should fail in the "OFF"
position, the saw may not start. If it should fail while
the saw is running, the saw may not shut off. If either
occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do not use until
repaired.
This circular saw should not be mounted to a table
and converted to a table saw. Circular saws are not
designed or intended to be used as table saws.
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