SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS cont,
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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 NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one
workpiece
on the worktable
at a time.
!4. AVOID awkward operations
and hand positions
where a sudden slip could
cause your hand to move into the blade.
15 NEVER reach into the cutting
path of the blade.
/fX WARNING:
Use of this product can generate dust containing chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
o Lead from lead-baaed 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 into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption
of harmful chemicals
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.
ADDITIONAL
RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand
all instructions,
Failure
to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
1 Know your power tool. Read operator's
manual carefully. Learn the applications
and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following
this rule will reduce timerisk of electric shock, fire or serious injury
2 ALWAYS wear safety glasses
or eye shields when using this saw, Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant
lenses; they are NOT safety glasses
3 PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty
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