Circular Saw Safety Warnings (cont.)
10.Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the 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, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blades or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
11.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
12.Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as ″plunge cuts″ and ″compound cuts.″ Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blades enter the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
13.Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blades before placing saw down on bench or floor. Unprotected, coasting blades will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever
is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blades to stop after switch is released.
14.DO NOT USE THIS SAW WITH THE SAW HELD UPSIDE DOWN IN A VISE. The saw is not designed for such use and cannot be used safely in that position.
15.Do not use to cut logs, tree limbs, or uneven lumber.
16.Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber, and pressure treated lumber all have an increased potential for kickback and should only be cut with blades for cutting that lumber type. Wear a
17.Do not use blades made from
18.Place the larger portion of the saw base on the larger, supported part of the workpiece. This will help maintain balance and
control while the cut is completed.
19.Closely observe position of saw’s housing during cut. Do not let housing bump
up against material being cut.
20.Blades must be rated to at least the maximum speed marked on the tool. Use only blades designed SPECIFICALLY for this saw.
21.Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
22.Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
23.Do not lay the tool down until it has come to a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control.
24.When using a handheld power tool, maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands to resist starting torque.
25.Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
26.Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways 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.
27.This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.
28.Verify that there are no utility lines or hardware in or near the workpiece. This is especially critical for plunge cuts.
29.Do not depress the spindle lock when starting or during operation.
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