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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAVE THESE WARNINGS
Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”.
Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be
released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
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.
To check lower guard, open lower guard by hand, then release and watch guard closure. Also check to see
that retracting handle does not touch tool housing. Leaving blade exposed is
VERY DANGEROUS
and can
lead to serious personal injury.
Use extra caution when cutting damp wood, pressure treated lumber, or wood containing knots. Maintain
smooth advancement of tool without decrease in blade speed to avoid overheating the blade tips.
DO NOT
attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. Wait until blade stops before grasping cut
material. Blades coast after turn off.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part of the workpiece which is solidly supported, not on the
section that will fall off when the cut is made. If the workpiece is short or small, clamp it down.
DO NOT TRY
TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
Before setting the tool down after completing a cut, be sure that the guard has closed and the blade has
come to a complete stop.
NEVER
attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and
can lead to serious accidents.
Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin
contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
DO NOT
stop the blades by lateral pressure on the saw blade.
DO NOT
use any abrasive wheels.
Only use the saw blade with the diameter that is marked on the tool or specified in the manual. Use of an
incorrectly sized blade may affect the proper guarding of the blade or guard operation which could result in
serious personal injury.
Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades slows saw and increases potential
for kickback. Keep blade clean by first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with gum and pitch remover,
hot water or kerosene. Never use gasoline.
