Harbor Freight Tools 18 Volt 5-1/2 Cordless Circular Saw 67026 - Manual (Page 6)

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use extra caution when making g.
a ″plunge cut″ into existing walls
or other blind areas. The protrud-
ing blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
Check lower guard for proper clos- 10.
ing before each use. do not oper-
ate 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 ac-
cidentally 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
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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 de-
posits, or a build-up of debris.
lower guard should be retracted
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manually only for special cuts
such as ″plunge cuts″ and ″com-
pound 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
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guard is covering the blade before
placing saw down on bench or
floor. An unprotected, coasting blade
will cause the saw to walk back-
wards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.
do not use tHis saw witH tHe 14.
saw Held upside down in a
Vise. the saw is not designed
for such use and cannot be used
safely in that position.
the torque developed during brak-
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ing may loosen the blade-retaining
nut/bolt. The blade retaining nut/
bolt should be checked periodically
and tightened if necessary, especially
after braking.
do not use to cut logs, tree limbs,
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or uneven lumber.
wet lumber, green (unseasoned)
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lumber, and pressure treated lum-
ber all have an increased potential
for kickback and should only be
cut with a blade for cutting that
lumber type. wear a niosH-ap-
proved respirator and have appro-
priate ventilation whenever cutting
pressure treated lumber.
do not use blades made from high-
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speed steel, abrasive blades, or
metal- or masonry-cutting blades.
The guards of this saw are not de-
signed to protect against the failure of
such blades.
place the larger portion of the saw
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base on the larger, supported part
of the workpiece. This will help
maintain balance and control while
the cut is completed.
Maintain labels and nameplates on
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the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or miss-
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
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to begin work before turning on the
tool.