Craftsman 320.46123 Operator's Manual page 8

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits, etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
• Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create
a risk of shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW
Safety instructions for all saws
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DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your
second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are holding the
saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
• Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you
from the blade below the workpiece.
• Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a
full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
• Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure
the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work
properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
• Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces only when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live".
• When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This
improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
• Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round)
of arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw
will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade
washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum
performance and safety of operation.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
Use of the power tool for operations different from
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