Manual

m Do not use dull or damaged blade, Unsharpenedor
improperlysetbladesproducenarrowkerfwhich causes
excessivetriton, bladebinding andK_CKBACKo
m Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
mustbe tight and securebeforemakingcut. Ifblade
adjustmentshiftswhitecutting,it maycausebinding and
KICKBACK.
m Use extra cauUonwhen making a "Pocket Cut" into
ex_stingwalls orotherblindareas.Theprotrudingblade
may cutobjectsthat can causeKICKBACK.
It Knowyourpowertool.Readoperator'smanualcare-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well
asthe specificpotential hazardsrelatedto this tool.
Followingthis rulewillreducethe risk of electric shock,
fire,orserious injury.
m Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
haveonlyimpact-resistantlenses;theyare NOTsafety
glasses.Following1hismlewill reducethe risk of serious
personal injury.
=t Protectyour lungs.Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty.FollowingthisrulewiflTeducethe
riskofseriouspersonalinjury.
m Protectyour hearing.Wear hearingprotectionduring
extendedperiodsof operation.Fo_ing '_hisrulewill
reducethe riskofseriouspersonalinjury.
i Inspect toolcords pertodicallyand,if damaged, have
repairedat your nearest authorized service center.
Constantlystayaware of cordlocation.Following this
rulewillreducethe riskofelectricshockor fire.
Check damaged parts, Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
becarefullycheckedto determinethatitwilloperate
properlyandpederm its intendedfunction. Checkfor
alignmentof movingparts,bindingofmovingparts,
breakageof parts_mounting,andanyotherconditions
thatmayaffectitsoperation.Aguardorotherpartthat
isdamagedshouldbeproperlyrepairedor replaced
byanauthorizedservicecenter.Followingthisrulewill
reducethe risk ofshock, fire, or sedousInjury.
m Make sure your extension cord is in good condition,
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. A wire gage sLze(A.W.G.) of at least 12 is
recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or
tess in length, A cord exceeding 100 feet is not
recommended, tf in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord wiltcause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
I Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
using this tool, Folio'wing this rule wilt reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Laser Guide Warnings:
The laser guide radiation used in the Craftsman circularsaw
is Class Ilia with maximum 5mW and 650nm wavelengths,
These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard
although stadng at the beam may cause flash blindness.
m Avotd direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
m The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's Instructions.
! Never aim the beam at a person or object other than the
workpiece.
m Always ensure the laser beam is a(med at a sturdy
workpiece without reflective surfaces, Shiny reflective
sheet metal or similar shiny materials are not suitable for
laseruse.
m NI repairs should be made by an authorized service
representativeor the laser manufacturer.
IE Save these instructions, Refer to them frequently and
usethem to Instruct others who may use this tool tf you
loan someone this too_, loan them these instructions
also.
_1= WAFIN|NG: Somedust createdby powersanding,sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstructionactivities
contains chemicalsknown to causecancer,blrth defects orotherreproductiveharm.Some examplesofthese
chemicalsam:
=_ead_remlead-basedpaints,
* crystallinesfflcafrom bricks andcement and other masonry products, and
J arsenic andchTomiumfrom chemically-treated_Umb_ro
Your riskfrom these exposuresvaries, dependingon how often you do this type of work, To reduce your exposure
tothese chemicals:work inawell ventilatedarea, and work withapproved safetyequipment, such as those dust
masks t'natarespeda]lydesignedtofilterout microscopic particles.