Package Contents; Residual Risks - DeWalt D23551 Original Instructions Manual

is ineffective in preventing kickback during
short cuts.
d) Do not operate the saw if riving knife is
bent. Even a light interference can slow the
closing rate of a guard.
Additional Safety Warnings for
Circular Saw
• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can
cause hearing loss.
• Wear a dust mask. Exposure to dust particles
can cause breathing difficulty and possible
injury.
• Do not use blades of larger or smaller
diameter than recommended. For the proper
blade rating refer to the technical data. Use only
the blades specified in this manual, complying
with EN 847-1.
• Never use abrasive cut-off wheels.
• Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted so that
the distance between the riving knive and the
rim of the blade is not more than 5 mm, and
the rim of the blade does not extend more than
5 mm beyond the lowest edge of the riving
knife.

Residual Risks

The following risks are inherent to the use of circular
saws.
– Injuries caused by touching the rotating parts or
hot part of the tool.
In spite of the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing .
– Risk of squeezing fingers when changing the
accessory.
– Health hazards caused by breathing dust
developed when working in wood.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. 1)
The Date Code (ee), which also includes the year of
manufacture, is printed into the housing.
Example:
2010 XX XX
Year of Manufacture

Package Contents

The package contains:
1 Circular saw
1 Parallel fence
1 Hex wrench
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or
accessories which may have occurred during
transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and
understand this manual prior to operation.
Description (fi g. 1, 4, 5)
WARNING: Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
a. Trigger switch
b. Lock-off button
c. Front handle
d. Spindle lock
e. Dust extraction outlet
f. Saw shoe
g. Riving knife
h. Lower guard retracting lever
i. Lower guard
j. Saw blade
k. Bevel adjustment knob
l. Fence adjustment knob (D23651)
m. Rail adjuster: cutting
n. Rail adjuster: bevel
o. Mark for bevel cut
p. Mark for straight cut
q. Depth adjustment knob
r. Parallel fence
INTENDED USE
The D23551 and D23651 circular saws have been
designed for professional sawing of wood and
plastic. Abrasive cutting wheels are available for
cutting metal and stone.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These circular saws are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
EN GL IS H
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