Additional Safety for Circular Saws
MAIN INJURY HAZARDS: Death, amputation, or lacerations from contacting the spinning saw blade; blindness or eye injury from flying workpiece chips or tramp metals. To minimize your risk of these hazards, always heed the following warning information:
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