STATUS UniOne CP 125 07410501 [8/72] Circular saw safety rules

• Check the operation of the lower 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 deposits, or a build-up of debris.

• Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”

and “compound cuts”. Raise lower guard by re-tracting 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 guard is covering the blade before placing saw down

on bench or oor. 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.

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Additional safety instructions for all saws with riving knife

• Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function, the

body of the blade must be thinner than the riving knife and the cutting width of the blade

must be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.

• Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing,

positioning and alignment can make the riving knife ineective in preventing kickback.

• Always use the riving knife except when plunge cutting. Riving knife must be replaced

after plunge cutting. Riving knife causes interference.

• For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving knife is

ineective in preventing kickback during short cuts.

• Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent. Even a light interference can slow the

closing rate of a guard.

• Wear hearing protection during continuous operation. Exposure to noise can cause

hearing loss.

• During operation provide eye protection to prevent eyes from exposure to ying

particles. Wear goggles.

• Take protective measures against inhalation of dust. Some materials can contain

toxic ingredients. Wear a dust mask and work with dust/chip extraction when

connectable.

• Do not process materials containing asbestos. Asbestos is considered carcinogenic.

• Use of protective gloves is recommended.

• Before connecting a tool to a power source be sure that the voltage supply is the

same as that specied on the nameplate of the tool.

• A power source with a voltage greater than that specied for the tool can result in

serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, do not plug in the

tool. Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the

motor.

• Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential overheating.

• When an extension cable is required, you must ensure that it has the right ampere

rating for your power tool and it is in safe electrical condition.

CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY RULES