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Intended Use
Your STANLEY Circular Saw SC16 has been designed 
for wood cutting applications. This tool is intended for 
professional use.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each 
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to 
these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death 
or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, could result in 
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, may result in 
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury 
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
 
               Denotes risk of electric shock.
 
               Denotes risk of fire.
  Warning: To reduce the risk of injury, read the        
                instruction manual.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings 
WARNING!  Read all safety warnings, 
instructions, illustrations and specifications 
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow 
all instructions listed below may result in electric   
shock, fire and/or serious injury. 
Save all warnings and instructions for future 
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) 
power tool.
1.  Work area safety
a.   Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark 
areas invite accidents.
b.  Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, 
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases 
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the 
dust or fumes.
c.  Keep children and bystanders away while operating 
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2.  Electrical Safety
a.  Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify 
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs 
with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified 
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric 
shock.
b)  Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded 
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and 
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric 
shock if your body is earthed or grounded. 
c.  Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. 
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of 
electric shock. 
d.  Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for 
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep 
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving 
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk 
of electric shock.
e.  
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an 
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord 
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f.   If operating a power tool in a damp location is 
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) 
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of 
electric shock.
3.  Personal Safety
a.  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 
common sense when operating a power tool. Do 
not use a power tool while you are tired or under 
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A 
moment of inattention while operating power tools may 
result in serious personal injury. 
b.  Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye 
protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, 
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection 
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal 
injuries. 
c.   Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch 
is in the off-position before connecting to power 
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying 
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the 
switch or energising power tools that have the switch 
on invites accidents. 
d.  Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning 
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to 
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal 
injury.
e.  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance 
at all times. This enables better control of the power 
tool in unexpected situations.
f.   Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or 
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from 
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can 
be caught in moving parts.
g.  If devices are provided for the connection of dust 
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are 
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection 
can reduce dust-related hazards.
h.  Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of 
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore 
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause 
severe injury within a fraction of a second. 
4.  Power Tool Use And Care
a.  Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power 
tool for your application. The correct power tool will 
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was 
designed.