RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Tominimize the
risk of blade pinching and kickback, always
support large panels as shown in Figure 9, page
10. When cuttingoperation requires the resting
of the saw onthe workpiece, the saw should be
rested on the larger portionand the smaller piece
cut off.
•LOWER BLADE GUARD.
_k WARNING: If lower blade guard must be raised
to make a cut, always raise it with the retracting
handle to avoid serious injury. See Figure 20,
Page 15.
•GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs
when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back
towards the operator. Release switch immedi-
ately if blade binds or saw stalls. Don't remove
saw from work during a cut while the blade is
moving. See Pages 9 and 10.
•BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE
DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE
TIGHT.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do notuse
blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade
washers or boltsthat are defective or incorrect.
The maximum blade capacity of your saw is
7-1/4 inches.
AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and
remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts
during use.
NEVER start a tool when its rotating component
is incontact with the workpiece.
NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
DO NOT operate this tool while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the riskof
electric shock, thistool has a polarized plug (one
blade is widerthan the other). This plug willfit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
notfit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If itstill
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
installthe proper outlet. Do not change the plug
inany way.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instructothers who
may use thistool. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.
_k Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your
safety is involved.

WARNING:

The operation of any circular saw can result in foreign objects being thrown intoyour eyes,
which can resultin severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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