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9 ENGLISH

7. Use extra caution when sawing into existing

walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade

maycutobjectsthatcancausekickback.

8. ALWAYS hold the tool rmly with both hands.

NEVER place your hand, leg or any part of your

body under the tool base or behind the saw,

especially when making cross-cuts. If kickback

occurs,thesawcouldeasilyjumpbackwardsover

yourhand,leadingtoseriouspersonalinjury.

►Fig.4

9. Never force the saw. Push the saw forward at a

speed so that the blade cuts without slowing.

Forcing the saw can cause uneven cuts, loss of

accuracy,andpossiblekickback.

Lower guard function

1. 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 prop

erly, they must be serviced before use. Lower

guardmayoperatesluggishlyduetodamaged

parts,gummydeposits,orabuild-upofdebris.

3. 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.

4. Always observe that the lower guard is cover-

ing the blade before placing the saw down on

bench or oor. 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.

To check lower guard, open lower guard by hand,

then release and watch guard closure. Also check

to see that retracting handle does not touch

tool housing. Leaving blade exposed is VERY

DANGEROUSandcanleadtoseriouspersonalinjury.

Additional safety warnings

1. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,

pressure treated lumber, or wood containing

knots. Maintain smooth advancement of tool with-

out decrease in blade speed to avoid overheating

the blade tips.

2. Do not attempt to remove cut material when

blade is moving. Wait until blade stops before

grasping cut material. Blades coast after turn off.

3. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all

nails from lumber before cutting.

4. Place the wider portion of the saw base on

that part of the workpiece which is solidly

supported, not on the section that will fall off

when the cut is made. If the workpiece is short

or small, clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD

SHORT PIECES BY HAND!

►Fig.5

5. Before setting the tool down after completing a

cut, be sure that the guard has closed and the

blade has come to a complete stop.

6. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw

held upside down in a vise. This is extremely

dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.

►Fig.6

7. Some material contains chemicals which may

be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-

tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier

safety data.

8. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on

the saw blade.

9. Do not use any abrasive wheels.

10. Only use the saw blade with the diameter that

is marked on the tool or specied in the man-

ual.Useofanincorrectlysizedblademayaffect

the proper guarding of the blade or guard opera-

tionwhichcouldresultinseriouspersonalinjury.

11. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood

pitch hardened on blades slows saw and

increasespotentialforkickback.Keepbladeclean

byrstremovingitfromtool,thencleaningitwith

gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.

Never use gasoline.

12. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when

use the tool.

13. Always use the saw blade intended for cutting

the material that you are going to cut.

14. Only use the saw blades that are marked with

a speed equal or higher than the speed marked

on the tool.

15. (For European countries only)

Always use the blade which conforms to

EN847-1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity

with product (gained from repeated use) replace

strict adherence to safety rules for the subject

product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety

rules stated in this instruction manual may cause

serious personal injury.

Important safety instructions for

battery cartridge

1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-

tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery

charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using

battery.

2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.

3. If operating time has become excessively

shorter, stop operating immediately. It may

result in a risk of overheating, possible burns

and even an explosion.

4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them

out with clear water and seek medical atten-

tion right away. It may result in loss of your

eyesight.

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