Specific Safety Rules For Circular Saw - Wen 3614 Manual

15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled foot-
wear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris.
16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper
mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool's operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced before use.
18. MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Use padlocks and master switches and ALWAYS remove start-
er keys.
19. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that may affect your
ability to properly use the tool.
20. USE SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES that comply with ANSI Z87.1. Normal safety glasses only have
impact resistant lenses and are not designed for safety. Wear a face or dust mask when working in a dusty environ-
ment. Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation.
WARNING: Do not let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict
adherence to product safety rules. If you use this tool unsafe or incorrectly, you can suffer serious per-
sonal injury!
1. Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
2. DANGER! Keep hands away from the cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on the auxiliary handle
or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Keep your body positioned
to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump back-
wards. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade protruding from the
underside of the workpiece. Do not attempt to remove cut material when the blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turning the saw off. Wait until the blade stops before reaching for loose material.
3. Check lower guard for functionality before each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely or
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the
lower guard may bend. Raise the lower guard with the retracting lever to make sure it moves freely without touch-
ing the blade or any other saw part for all angles and depths of possible cuts. To check the lower guard, open the
lower guard by hand while the machine is unplugged, then release and watch the guard closure. Check to see that
the retracting lever does not touch the tool's housing. Leaving a blade exposed is very dangerous and can lead to
serious personal injury.
4. Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. The lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a buildup of debris.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW