erly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards.
4)Tool use and care
a)Do not force the power tool. Use the cor- rect power tool for your application. The cor- rect power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b)Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre- ventive safety measures reduce the risk of start- ing the power tool accidentally.
d)Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dan- gerous in the hands of untrained users.
e)Maintain power tools. Check for misalign- ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If dam- aged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly main- tained power tools.
f)Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g)Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instruc- tions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into ac- count the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for op- erations different from those intended could re- sult in a hazardous situation.
5)Service
a)Have your power tool serviced by a qual- ified repair person using only identical re- placement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Specific Safety Rules
for Circular Saws
a)DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
b)Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade be- low the workpiece.
c)Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the work- piece.
d)NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimise body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
e)Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur- faces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a ”live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool ”live” and shock the operator.
f)When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for blade binding.
g)Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round) arbour holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
h)Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
i)Check guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if guard does not move freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or tie the guard with the blade exposed. If saw is accidentally dropped, guard may be bent. Check to make sure that guard moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
j)Check the operation and condition of the guard return spring. If the guard and the spring are not operation properly, they must be serviced before use. Guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy depos- its, or a
k)Assure that the guide plate of the saw will not shift while performing the "plunge cut" when the blade bevel setting is not at 90°. Blade shifting sideways will cause binding and likely kick back.
l)Always observe that the 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 what- ever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
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