Circular Saw; Accessories Included - Worksite CSW198 Manuel De L'utilisateur

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CIRCULAR SAW
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10. Causes and operator prevention of kickback: Kickback is a sudden reaction to
a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up
and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the blade is pinched or bound
tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the
unit rapidly back toward the operator. If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in
the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the
wood, causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that
allows you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the
operator if proper precautions are taken.
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the
trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a
complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the
saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate
and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf and
check that teeth are not engaged in the material. If saw blade is binding, it
may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under
the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
Do not use a dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf, causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure
before making a cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it will cause binding
and kickback.
Use extra caution when making a pocket cut in existing walls or other
blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
11. Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles and heavy work
gloves when using the circular saw. Using personal safety devices reduces the
risk of injury.
12.
WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker. In addition,
people with pacemakers should adhere to the following:
Avoid operating power tools alone.
Don't use a power tool with the power switch locked on.
Properly maintain and inspect all tools before use to avoid electrical shock.

Circular Saw

Rated voltage: 120 volts, 60 Hz
Power input: 5.8 amps
No load speed: 3,500 RPM
Blade: 4-1/2"
Arbor: 3/8"
Max cutting capacity: 1-3/4"
Bevel range: 0°-45°

Accessories included:

1 saw blade
1 saw blade hex key
1 edge guide
1 vacuum adapter
SPECIFICATIONS