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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING
LOWER GUARD
• Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if
the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the
lower guard in the open position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard
may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the blade guard lever and make sure
it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and
depths of cut.
• Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
• Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge
cuts” and “compound cuts”. Raise lower guard by blade guard lever. As soon as
blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing
tasks, the lower guard should operate automatically.
• Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw
down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backward, cutting whatever is in its path.
• Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the switch is released.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they
are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using
your battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Do not use this saw to cut firewood.
• Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
• Keep the area free of tripping hazards.
• Do not let anyone under the age of 18 years operate this saw.
• Always stand to one side when operating the saw.
• Never use a cracked or distorted saw blade. Only use sharp blades.
• When cutting round wood, use clamps that prevent the work piece from turning
on both sides of the blade.
• Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips, or waste close by the blade.
• Use only blades as recommended.
• Do not use blades of High-Speed Steel (HSS blades).
• Rags, cloths, cord and string and the like should never be left around the
work area.
• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the work piece and remove all nails and other foreign
objects before beginning sawing.
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