Residual Risks; Additional Safety Rules For Circular Saws - Stanley STSC1718 Original Instructions Manual

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. 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.

Residual risks

Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool
which may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings.
These risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
• Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
• Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or
accessories.
• Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using
any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular
breaks.
(Original instructions)
• Impairment of hearing.
• Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
when using your tool (example:- working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF.)
Safety Guidelines/definitions
It is important for you to read and understand this manual.
The information it contains relates to protecting Your Safety
and Preventing Problems. The symbols below are used to
help you recognize this information.
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.
Caution! Used without the safety alert symbol
indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in property damage.

Additional Safety Rules For Circular Saws

Warning! Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products,
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
(CCA).
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