Additional Safety Warnings - Makita DHS782 Manuel D'instructions

8. ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands.
NEVER place your hand, leg or any part of your
body under the tool base or behind the saw,
especially when making cross-cuts. If kickback
occurs, the saw could easily jump backwards over
your hand, leading to serious personal injury.
Never force the saw. Push the saw forward at a speed so
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that the blade cuts without slowing. Forcing the saw can
cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and possible kickback.
Lower guard function
1. Check the lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if the lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.
If the saw is accidentally dropped, the 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 guard spring. If
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the guard and the spring are not operating prop-
erly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
3. The lower guard may be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts". Raise the lower guard by the retracting han-
dle and as soon as the blade enters the material, the
lower guard must be released. For all other sawing,
the lower guard should operate automatically.
4. Always observe that the lower guard is cover-
ing the blade before placing the saw down on
bench or floor. 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.
5. To check lower guard, open lower guard by hand,
then release and watch guard closure. Also check
to see that retracting handle does not touch
tool housing. Leaving blade exposed is VERY
DANGEROUS and can lead to serious personal injury.

Additional safety warnings

1. Intended use
This tool is intended to cut wood products by length-
ways and crossways straight cuts and miter cuts
with angles while in firm contact with the workpiece.
With appropriate Makita genuine circular saw
blades, other materials can also be sawed.
Accumulated sawdust on the lower guard and hub from
other materials may effect the proper closure of the
lower guard which could lead to serious personal injury.
2. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood, pres-
sure treated lumber, or wood containing knots.
Maintain smooth advancement of tool without decrease
in blade speed to avoid overheating the blade tips.
3. Do not attempt to remove cut material when
blade is moving. Wait until blade stops before
grasping cut material. Blades coast after turn off.
4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
5. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part
of the workpiece which is solidly supported, not on
the section that will fall off when the cut is made. If
the workpiece is short or small, clamp it down. DO
NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
Before setting the tool down after completing a
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cut, be sure that the guard has closed and the
blade has come to a complete stop.
Never attempt to saw with the circular saw
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held upside down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
Some material contains chemicals which may be
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toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
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