Safety Instructions For This Saw; Additional Safety Instructions - Textron Greenlee LCS-144 Manual De Instrucciones

Important Safety Information
5. Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
6. 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.
7. 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THIS SAW
1. 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.
2. Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
If the guard and the spring are not operat-
ing properly, they must be serviced before
use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of
debris.
3. 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.
4. 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
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
2. Wear a dust mask, if the work causes dust.
3. Use saw blades recommended by
manufacturer.
4. Wear ear protectors when using the tool for
extended periods.
5. The risk of kickback increases as the battery
pack discharges.
6. Be sure to inspect material. Avoid cutting
other different material.
7. Be careful not to drop the tool.
8. Never swing the tool.
9. Never cover the ventilation slots, and keep
them free from dust or other material.
10. Do not clamp the tool in a vise. Never cut with
the tool held upside down in a vise. This is
extremely dangerous and can lead to serious
accidents.
11. Never wear knitted gloves.
12. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
13. Do not touch the blade immediately after
operation. It may be hot and could burn your
skin.
14. Do not touch material after it has been cut. Cut
material may be very hot.
15. Do not use cutting oil. This use of cutting oil
may cause a fire.
16. Do not cut work pieces covered or stained
with gas, oil, solvents, thinners, etc. Exposure
to these materials may damage the transpar-
ent guard.
17. Do not remove the transparent and lower
guards. If the transparent and lower guards
are damaged or missing, return tool to autho-
rized service center for replacement.
18. Do not start the blade when in contact with
work piece. Wait for blade to reach full speed
before beginning cut.
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