Skil SPT67W - Safety Rules for Circular Saws

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preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
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maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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safety of the power tool is maintained.
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WARNING
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the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
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The guard cannot protect you from the blade
below the workpiece.
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>2/A9<5:3/-/ Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the
workpiece.
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the work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.
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Contact with a "live" wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
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accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of
blade binding.
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296/=Blades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control.
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A+=2/<=9<,96> The blade washers and bolt
were specially designed for your saw, for
optimum performance and safety of operation.
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,/09</-?>>381Wet lumber, green lumber or
pressure treated lumber require special
attention during cutting operation to prevent
kickback.
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-98><96Figures in this manual illustrate
typical hand support of the saw.
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occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do
not use until repaired.
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Circular saws are not designed or intended to
be used as table saws.
DANGER
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