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SAW BLADES
All saw blades need to be kept clean, sharp and properly set in
order to cut efficiently. Using a dull blade places a heavy load on the saw
and increases the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so sharp
blades are always available. Gum and wood pitch hardened on the blade
slows the saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene to
remove them. DO NOT use gasoline.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
The lower blade guard, attached to your circular saw, is there for your
protection and safety. It should NEVER be altered for any reason. If it
becomes damaged or begins to return slowly or sluggishly, DO NOT
operate your saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced. ALWAYS
leave the guard in its correct operating position when using the saw.
Z_ DANGER:
When
sawing
through
a workpiece,
the lower blade guard
does not cover the blade on the underside
of the workpiece.
Since the blade
is exposed
on the underside
of the workpiece,
ALWAYS
keep your hands and
fingers
away from the cutting
area. Any part of your body coming
in contact
with the moving
blade will result
in serious
injury (see Fig. 3).
CAUTION: NEVER
use the saw when the guard is not operating
properly.
The guard should
be checked
for correct operation
before each use.
If you drop your saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper
for damage
at
all depth setting
before
using.
NOTE: The guard is operating
properly
when it
moves
freely and then readily
returns to the closed position.
If, for any reason.
your
lower blade guard does not close freely,
take it to your nearest
Sears
Repair
Center
for service
before
using it.
Fig. 3
Guard is in UP
Position When Making a Cut
Blade is Exposed on
"4:_----Underside
of Workpiece
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