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m Do not use dull or damaged blade, Unsharpened or
improperly s et bladesproducenarrow kerfwhich causes
excessivetriton,
blade binding andK_CKBACKo
m Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
mustbe tight and securebefore making cut. If blade
adjustment shifts whitecutting,it may causebinding and
KICKBACK.
m Use extra cauUonwhen making a "Pocket Cut" into
ex_stingwalls or otherblindareas.Theprotrudin gblade
may cutobjectsthat can cause KICKBACK.
It Knowyourpower tool. Read operator'smanualcare-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well
as the specificpotential hazards related to this tool.
Following this rule willreducethe risk of electric shock,
fire,or serious injury.
m Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
haveonlyimpact-resistant l enses; theyare NOT safety
glasses.Following 1hismlewill reducethe risk of serious
personal injury.
=t Protect your lungs.Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rulewifl Teducethe
riskof serious personalinjury.
m Protectyour hearing.Wear hearingprotectionduring
extendedperiods of operation.Fo_ing '_hisrule will
reducethe riskof serious personalinjury.
i Inspect toolcords pertodicallyand,if damaged, have
repaired at your nearest authorized service center.
Constantlystay aware of cordlocation. Following this
rulewillreducethe riskofelectricshockor fire.
Check damaged parts, Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefullychecked to determine that it will operate
properlyandpederm its intendedfunction. Check for
alignmentof moving parts, bindingof moving parts,
breakageof parts_ mounting,and anyotherconditions
that may affectitsoperation.Aguardor otherpart that
is damaged should be properly repairedor replaced
byan authorizedservicecenter.Following thisrulewill
reducethe risk of shock, fire, or sedous Injury.
m Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition,
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. A wire gage sLze (A.W.G.) of at least 12 is
recommended
for an extension
cord 50 feet or
tess in length, A cord exceeding
100 feet is not
recommended,
tf in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord wiltcause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
I
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
using this tool, Folio'wing this rule wilt reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Laser
Guide
Warnings:
The laser guide radiation used in the Craftsman circular saw
is Class Ilia with maximum 5mW and 650nm wavelengths,
These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard
although stadng at the beam may cause flash blindness.
m Avotd direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
m The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's Instructions.
!
Never aim the beam at a person or object other than the
workpiece.
m Always ensure the laser beam is a(med at a sturdy
workpiece without reflective surfaces, Shiny reflective
sheet metal or similar shiny materials are not suitable for
laser use.
m NI repairs should be made by an authorized service
representative or the laser manufacturer.
IE Save these instructions,
Refer to them frequently and
use them to Instruct others who may use this tool tf you
loan someone this too_, loan them these instructions
also.
_1= WAFIN|NG: Somedust createdby powersanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities
contains chemicals known to causecancer,blrth defects or otherreproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals am:
=_ead_remlead-based paints,
* crystallinesfflca from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
J arsenic andchTomium from chemically-treated _Umb_ro
Your risk from these exposuresvaries, depending on how often you do this type of work, To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals:work in a well ventilatedarea, and work withapproved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks t'natarespeda]ly designedto filterout microscopic particles.
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