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small metal objects that can make amodel. Accessories that may be suitable for
connection from one terminal to another.one tool may create a risk of injury when
Shorting the battery terminals together mayused on another tool.
cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
Service
Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingTool service must be performed only by
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintainedqualified repair personnel. Service or
tools with sharp cutting edge are less likelymaintenance performed by unqualified
to bind and are easier to control.
personnel may result in a risk of injury.
Check for misalignment or binding ofWhen servicing a tool, use only identical
moving parts, breakage of parts, and anyreplacement parts. Follow instructions in
other condition that may affect the tool'sthe Maintenance section of this manual.
operation. If damaged, have the toolUse of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
serviced before using. Many accidents areMaintenance Instructions may create a risk
caused by poorly maintained tools.
of shock or injury.
Use only accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your
Safety Rules for Circular Saws
Keep hands away fromdeposits, or a buildup of debris. Disconnect
cutting area and blade.battery pack from tool.Periodically remove the!DANGER
Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle,blade, clean the upper, lower guards and the
or motor housing. If both hands are holdinghub area with kerosene and wipe it dry, or blow
the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Holdit clean with compressed air.
the saw firmly to prevent loss of control. FiguresLower guard should be retracted manually
in this manual illustrate typical hand support ofonly for special cuts such as OPocket Cuts�
the saw. NEVER place your hand behind theand OCompound Cuts�. Raise lower guard
saw blade since kickback could cause the sawby Lower Guard Lift Lever. As soon as blade
to jump backwards over your hand.enters the material, lower guard must be
Keep your body positioned to either side ofreleased. For all other sawing, the lower guard
the saw blade, but not in line with the sawshould operate automatically.
blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw toAlways observe that the lower guard is
jump backwards. (See OCauses and Operatorcovering the blade before placing saw down
Prevention of Kickback.�)on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting
Do not reach underneath the work. Theblade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
guard cannot protect you from the blade belowcutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
the work. Do not attempt to remove cuttime it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
material when blade is moving.released.
Check lower guard for proper closing beforeNEVER hold piece being cut in your hands
each use. Do not operate saw if lower guardor across your leg. It is important to support
does not move freely and close instantly.the work properly to minimize body exposure,
Never clamp or tie the lower guard into theblade binding, or loss of control.
open position. If saw is accidentally dropped,Hold tool by the insulated gripping surfaces
lower guard may be bent. Raise the lowerwhen performing an operation where the
guard only with the Lower Guard Lift Lever andcutting tool may contact hidden wiring or it
make sure it moves freely and does not touchown cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also
the blade or any other part, in all angles andmake exposed metal parts of the tool Olive� and
depths of cut.
shock the operator.
Check the operation of the lower guardWhen ripping always use a rip fence or
spring. If the guard and the spring are notstraight edge guide. This improves accuracy
operating properly, they must be servicedof cut and reduces the chance for blade
before use. Lower guard may operatebinding.
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
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