Use And Care Manual

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The lower blade guard attached to your
circular saw is there for your protection and
safety. It should never be altered for any
reason. If it becomes damaged or begins to
return slowly or sluggishly, do not operate
the saw until the blade guard has been
repaired or replaced. Always leave the guard
in its correct operating position when using
the saw.
WARNING:
• Do not allow familiarity with the circular
saw to cause a lack of alertness. A
fraction of a second of carelessness is
enough to cause severe injury.
• Disconnect the circular saw from the
power source when you are assembling
parts, making adjustments, installing or
removing cutting blade, cleaning, or when
it is not in use. Disconnecting the circular
saw will prevent accidental starting, which
could cause serious personal injury.
• When using the saw, always stay alert
and exercise control. Do not remove the
saw from the workpiece while the blade is
moving.
DANGER:
• When sawing through a workpiece, the
lower blade guard does not cover the
blade on the underside of the workpiece.
Since the blade is exposed on the
underside of the workpiece, keep hands
and fingers away from the cutting area.
Any part of your body coming in contact
with a moving blade will result in serious
injury.
NOTICE: Never use the saw when the
guard is not operating properly. The guard
should be checked for correct operation
before each use. If you drop your saw,
check the lower blade guard and bumper
for damage at all depth settings before
using.
SAW BLADES
All saw blades need to be kept clean, sharp
and properly set in order to cut efficiently.
Using a dull blade places a heavy load
on the saw and increases the danger of
kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so
sharp blades are always available. Gum and
wood pitch hardened on the blade slows the
saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot
water or kerosene to remove them. Do not
use gasoline.
NOTICE: The circular saw is mainly
intended for cutting wood. It’s
recommended to use the blade that is
applicable for the wood.
WARNING:
Do not use abrasive
blades with the circular saw. Abrasive
dust may cause lower guard to not
operate properly.
KICKBACK (FIG. 7)
FIG. 7
DIRECTION OF CUT
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls
rapidly and the saw is driven back towards
the operator. Blade stalling is caused by any
action that pinches the blade in the wood.
Loss of control can lead to serious injury.
WARNING:
Use only 7-1/4" saw
blades rated 6200/min (RPM) or greater.
NEVER use a blade that is so thick that
it prevents the outer blade washer from
engaging with the flat side of the spindle.
Using a blade not designed for the saw
may result in serious personal injury and
property damage.
OPERATION
KICKBACK
Blade is
set too
deep
Correct
blade
depth