Circular Saw Safety Warnings (continued)
SAFETY
SETUP
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
13.Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing 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.
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 a blade 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.Blades must be rated to at least the maximum speed marked on the tool.
20.Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
21.Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
22.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.
23.When using a handheld power tool, maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands to resist starting torque.
24.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.
25.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.
26.This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
27.Verify that there are no utility lines or hardware in or near the workpiece. This is especially critical for plunge cuts.
28.Do not depress the spindle lock when starting or during operation.
29.People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should:
•Avoid operating alone.
•Do not use with Trigger locked on.
•Properly maintain and inspect to avoid
electrical shock.
•Any power cord must be properly grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.
30.WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•Lead from
•Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products
•Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
31.WARNING: The cord of this product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
32.The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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