Craftsman 10872 - Mini Circular Saw Operator's Manual page 10

SAFETY RULES FOR THE MULTI-PURPOSE /PLUNGE ACTION
3-IN. CIRCULAR SAW cont.
10rALWAYS clamp the workplece securely so It will not move when making the cut.
11o When ripping, ALWAYSUSE a rip fence or straight edge guide.This Improves
the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance of the blade binding.
[ WARNING:
ONLY USE the blades that are designated for use with this
saw; correct size, shape and arbor hole. Other blades could run erratically and
cause loss of control, resulting In serious Injury (see pages 16 and 17).
12, NEVER use damaged or Incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers
and bolts were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and
safety of operation,
13_ONLY USE the designated blades for cuffing the type of material for which they
are recommended. Cutting materialsthat are NOT recommended could cause
blade breakage and loss of control, resulting In serious Injury,
14,NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one
workplece on the worktable at a time.
15, AVOID awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause your hand to move into the blade.
16. NEVER reach Into the cutting path of the blade.
/_ WARNING:
Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and 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.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this
type of work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area°
,,Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles..
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities.Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get tntoyour mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of
harmful chemicals.
Z_ WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may
cause serious and permanent respiratory or other Injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body.
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