Compact  Circular  Saw                       EN
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cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g)  Use extra caution when sawing into 
existing walls or other blind areas. The 
protruding blade may cut objects that can cause 
kickback.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR SAWS WITH INNER 
PENDULUM GUARD
Lower Guard Function
a) Check lower guard for proper closing 
before each use. Do not operate the saw 
if lower guard does not move freely and 
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the 
lower guard into the open position. If saw 
is accidentally dropped, 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.
b)  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.
c)  The lower guard may be retracted manually 
only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" 
and "compound cuts." Raise lower guard by 
retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the 
material, the lower guard must be released. For 
all other sawing, the lower guard should operate 
automatically.
d)  Always observe that the lower guard is 
covering the blade before placing 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 
RULES FOR YOUR 
CUTTING-OFF MACHINES
a) 
The guard provided with the tool must be 
securely attached to the power tool and 
positioned for maximum safety, so the least 
amount of wheel is exposed towards the 
operator. Position yourself and bystanders 
away from the plane of the rotating wheel. 
The guard helps to protect operator from broken 
wheel fragments and accidental contact with 
wheel.
b)  Use only bonded reinforced or diamond cut-
off wheels for your power tool. Just because 
an accessory can be attached to your power tool, 
it does not assure safe operation.
C) The rated speed of the accessory must 
be at least equal to the maximum speed 
marked on the power tool. Accessories 
running faster than their rated speed can break 
and fly apart.
d)  Wheels must be used only for 
recommended applications. For example: 
do not grind with the side of cut-off 
wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for 
peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these 
wheels may cause them to shatter.
e)  Always use undamaged wheel flanges that 
are of correct diameter for your selected 
wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel 
thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
f)  Do not use worn down reinforced wheels 
from larger power tools. Wheels intended for 
a larger power tool are not suitable for the higher 
speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
g)  The outside diameter and the thickness of 
your accessory must be within the capacity 
rating of your power tool. 
Incorrectly sized 
accessories cannot be adequately guarded or 
controlled.
h)  The arbour size of wheels and flanges must 
properly fit the spindle of the power tool. 
Wheels and flanges with arbour holes that do not 
match the mounting hardware of the power tool 
will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and 
may cause loss of control.
i)  Do not use damaged wheels. Before each 
use, inspect the wheels for chips and 
cracks. If power tool or wheel is dropped, 
inspect for damage or install an undamaged 
wheel. After inspecting and installing the 
wheel, position yourself and bystanders 
away from the plane of the rotating wheel 
and run the power tool at maximum no load 
speed for one minute. 
Damaged wheels will 
normally break apart during this test time.
j)  Wear personal protective equipment. 
Depending on application, use face 
shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. 
As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing 
protectors, gloves and shop apron capable 
of stopping small abrasive or workpiece 
fragments. The eye protection must be capable 
of stopping flying debris generated by various 
operations. The dust mask or respirator must be 
capable of filtrating particles generated by your 
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity 
noise may cause hearing loss.
k)  Keep bystanders a safe distance away from 
work area. Anyone entering the work area 
must wear personal protective equipment. 
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken wheel 
may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate 
area of operation.
I) 
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping 
surfaces only, when performing an operation 
where the cutting accessory may contact 
hidden wiring or its own cord. 
Cutting