HART HPCS25 User Manual

4 - English
Kickback isthe result of saw misuse and/orincorrect
operatingproceduresorconditionsandcanbeavoidedby
takingproperprecautionsasgivenbelow:
 Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and
position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position
your body to either side of the blade, but not in line
with the blade. Kickbackcouldcausethesawtojump
backwards,butkickbackforcescanbecontrolledbythe
operator,ifproperprecautionsaretaken.
 When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw
motionless in the material until the blade comes to a
complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from
the work or pull the saw backward while the blade
is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigateand
takecorrectiveactionstoeliminatethecauseofblade
binding.
 When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the
saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not
engaged into the material. Ifasawbladebinds,itmay
walkuporkickbackfromtheworkpieceasthesawis
restarted.
 Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and kickback. Largepanelstendtosagunder
theirownweight.Supportsmustbeplacedunderthe
panelonbothsides,nearthelineofcutandnearthe
edgeofthepanel.
 Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened
orimproperlysetbladesproducenarrowkerfcausing
excessivefriction,bladebindingandkickback.
 Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must
be tight and secure before making the cut. Ifblade
adjustmentshiftswhilecutting,itmaycausebindingand
kickback.
 Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
other blind areas. Theprotrudingblademaycutobjects
thatcancausekickback.
LOWER GUARD FUNCTION
 Check the 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 into the open position. If the saw
isaccidentallydropped,thelowerguardmaybebent.
Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle 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.
 The lower guard may be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound
cuts.” Raisethelowerguardbytheretractinghandle
andassoonasthe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 the 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
 Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
theworkbyhandoragainstyourbodyisunstableand
mayleadtolossofcontrol.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when assembling parts,
operating the tool, or performing maintenance.
Followingthisrulewillreducetheriskofseriouspersonal
injury.
 Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Followingthisrulewillreducethe
riskofseriouspersonalinjury.
 Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation.Followingthisrulewill
reducetheriskofseriouspersonalinjury.
 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 place battery tools or their batteries near fire
or heat. Thiswillreducetheriskofexplosionandpossibly
injury.
 Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not
use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped
or received a sharp blow. Adamagedbatteryissubject
toexplosion.Properlydisposeofadroppedordamaged
batteryimmediately.
 Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. Toreducetheriskof
seriouspersonalinjury,neveruseanycordlessproduct
inthepresenceofopenflame.Anexplodedbatterycan
propeldebrisandchemicals.Ifexposed,flushwithwater
immediately.
CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

HART HPCS25 Specifications

General

Brand	HART
Model	HPCS25
Category	Saw
Language	English