Craftsman 172.10853 Owner's Manual page 18

TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL cont.
I Z_ DANGER:
If the cord hangs up on the workpiece dunng a cut release
the trigger switch immediately. Unplug the saw and move the cord to prevent
it from hanging up again.
I DANGER,
Using the saw with a damaged cord could result in serious
injury or death. If the cord has been damaged, have it replaced before using
the saw again.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands
(See Fig. 11).
Squeeze the trigger switch to start the
saw. ALWAYS let the blade reach full
speed before you begin the cut into
the workpiece.
I Z_ WARNING:
If the blade comes in contact with the workpiece before it
reaches full speed, it could cause the saw to kickback towards you, resulting
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in serious injury.
When making a cut, ALWAYS use steady, even pressure. Forcing the saw
causes rough cuts and could shorten the life of the saw or cause kickback.
/_ DANGER:
When sawing through the workplece, the lower blade I
guard does not cover the blade.The blade is exposed on the under side
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of the workplece. 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.
After completing your cut, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop. DO NOT remove the saw from the workpiece while
the blade is moving.
I Z_ CAUTION:
Whenever you lift your saw from the workp ece the blade
is exposed on the under side of the saw until the lower blade guard closes.
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ALWAYS MAKE SURE that the lower blade guard is closed before setting
the saw down on work surface.
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