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motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the
work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions
to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are
not engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.
d) Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive
friction, blade binding and kickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making the cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects
that can cause kickback.
Safety instructions for circular saws with inner pendulum guard
Lower guard function
a) 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.
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) The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts." Raise the lower guard by 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.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR YOUR CIRCULAR SAW
1. Use only saw blades recommended by the manufacturer, which conform to EN 847-1, if intended for wood and
analogous materials.
2. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
3. Use only blade diameter(s) in accordance with the markings.
4. Identify the correct saw blade to be used for the material to be cut.
5. Use only saw blades that are marked with a speed equal or higher than the speed marked on the tool.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR YOUR LASER
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness.
Do not stare directly at the laser beam. A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam, please observe all
safety rules as follows:
1. The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the work piece.
3. The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at another person and shall be prevented from being directed
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