Black & Decker cat 3027-90 - Manual (Page 3)

18. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool
when you are tired.
19. 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 mov­
ing 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 unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by Authorized Service
Center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
20. DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Disconnect plug from power supply before changing blades, making cutting depth or
cutting angle adjustments, inspecting, cleaning or when saw is not used.
2. Keep guards in place and in working order. Never wedge or tie lower guard open.
Check operation of lower guard before each use. Do not use if lower guard does not
close briskly over saw blade. CAUTION : If saw is dropped, lower guard may be bent,
restricting full return.
3. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick back.
4. DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. (See fig. 7) Keep hands away
from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to
remove cut material when blade is moving. CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
5. SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Large panels must be supported as shown in FIGURE 8
tominimizethe risk of blade pinching and kick back. When cutting operation requires
the resting of the saw on the work-piece, the saw shall be rested on the larger portion
and the smaller piece cut off. (See FIGURE 7)
6. USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
7. GUARD AGAINST KICK BACK. Kick back occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is
driven back towards the operator. Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw
stalls. Keep blades sharp. Support large panels as shown in FIGURE 8. Use fence or
straight edge guide when ripping. Don’t force tool. Stay alert, exercise control. Don’t
remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving.
8. LOWER GUARD. Raise lower guard with the retracting handle.
9. ADJUSTMENTS. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
10. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES IN MOUNTING. Do not use blades with incorrect size
holes. Never use defective or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
11. AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
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