Craftsman C3 19.2-Volt 6 1/2-in. Circular Saw Owner's Manual | Page 5

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CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

 

Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw 
and position your arms to resist kickback forces. 
Position your body to either side of the blade, but 
not in line with the blade. 
Kickback could cause the 
saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be 
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are 
taken.

 

When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut 
for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw 
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.

 

When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre 
the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth 
are not engaged into the material. 
If saw blade is 
binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece 
as the saw is restarted.

  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.

 

Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened 
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing 
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

 

Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers 
must be tight and secure before making cut. 
If blade 
adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding 
and kickback.

 

Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut” into 
existing walls or other blind areas. 
The protruding 
blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.

 

Check lower guard for proper closing before each 
use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does 
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or 
tie the lower guard into the open position. 
If saw is 
accidentally dropped, 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.

 

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.

 

Lower guard should be retracted manually only for 
special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound 
cuts.” Raise lower guard by retracting handle and 
as soon as blade enters the material, the lower 
guard must be released. 
For all other sawing, the 
lower guard should operate automatically.

 

Always observe that the lower guard is covering the 
blade before placing 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
 

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and 
support the workpiece to a stable platform. 
Holding 
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and 
may lead to loss of control.

 

Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual 
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as 
well as the specific potential hazards related to this 
tool. 
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric 
shock, fire, or serious injury.

 

Always wear eye protection with side shields 
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. 
Failure to do so 
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, 
resulting in possible serious injury.

 

Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the 
operation is dusty. 
Following this rule will reduce the 
risk of serious personal injury.

 

Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection 
during extended periods of operation. 
Following this 
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

 

Check damaged parts. Before further use of the 
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should 
be carefully checked to determine that it will 
operate properly and perform its intended function. 
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of 
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and 
any other conditions that may affect its operation. 
A guard or other part that is damaged should be 
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized 
service center. 
Following this rule will reduce the risk 
of shock, fire, or serious injury.

 

Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before 
using this tool. 
Following this rule will reduce the risk 
of serious personal injury.

 

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently 
and use them to instruct others who may use this 
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these 
instructions also.

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