Operating/Safety Instructions Consignes d'utilisation/de sécurité ...

SM 1619X04759 11-12_SM 1619X04759 11-12.qxp 11/20/12 2:05 PM Page 3Disconnect the plug from the power sourceand/or the battery pack from the power toolbefore making any adjustments, changingaccessories, or storing power tools. Suchpreventive safety measures reduce the risk ofstarting the power tool accidentally.Store idle power tools out of the reach ofchildren and do not allow persons unfamiliarwith the power tool or these instructions tooperate the power tool. Power tools aredangerous in the hands of untrained users.Maintain power tools. Check for misalignmentor binding of moving parts, breakage ofparts and any other condition that mayaffect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,have the power tool repaired before use.Many accidents are caused by poorlymaintained power tools.Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp cuttingedges are less likely to bind and are easier tocontrol.Use the power tool, accessories and toolbits etc. in accordance with these instructions,taking into account the working conditionsand the work to be performed. Use of thepower tool for operations different from thoseintended could result in a hazardous situation.ServiceHave your power tool serviced by a qualifiedrepair person using only identicalreplacement parts. This will ensure that thesafety of the power tool is maintained.Safety Rules for Circular Saws! WARNINGRead all safety warnings and all instructions.!Cutting proceduresDANGERKeep hands away fromcutting area and the blade.Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle,or motor housing. If both hands are holdingthe saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.Do not reach underneath the workpiece.The guard cannot protect you from the bladebelow the workpiece.Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness ofthe workpiece. Less than a full tooth of theblade teeth should be visible below theworkpiece.Never hold piece being cut in your handsor across your leg. Secure the workpiece toa stable platform. It is important to supportthe work properly to minimize body exposure,blade binding, or loss of control.Hold the power tool by insulated grippingsurfaces only, when performing anoperation where the cutting tool maycontact hidden wiring or its own cord.Contact with a "live" wire will also makeexposed metal parts of the tool “live” and couldgive the operator an electric shock.When ripping, always use a rip fence orstraight edge guide. This improves the-3-accuracy of cut and reduces the chance ofblade binding.Always use blades with correct size andshape (diamond versus round) of arborholes. Blades that do not match the mountinghardware of the saw will run eccentrically,causing loss of control.Never use damaged or incorrect bladewashers or bolt. The blade washers and boltwere specially designed for your saw, foroptimum performance and safety of operation.Inspect the condition and quality of thewood and remove all nails from lumberbefore cutting. Wet lumber, green lumber orpressure treated lumber require specialattention during cutting operation to preventkickback.Hold the saw firmly to prevent loss ofcontrol. Figures in this manual illustratetypical hand support of the saw.Depending upon use, the switch may notlast the life of the saw. If the switch shouldfail in the “OFF” position, the saw may notstart. If it should fail while the saw isrunning, the saw may not shut off. If eitheroccurs, unplug the saw immediately and donot use until repaired.