3jewellery or long hair can be caught in movingparts.16. If devices are provided for the connection ofdust extraction and collection facilities,ensure these are connected and properly used.Use of dust collection can reduce dust-relatedhazards.Power tool use and care17. Do not force the power tool. Use the correctpower tool for your application. The correctpower tool will do the job better and safer at therate for which it was designed.18. Do not use the power tool if the switch doesnot turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannotbe controlled with the switch is dangerous andmust be repaired.19. Disconnect 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.20. 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.21. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignmentor binding of moving parts, breakage of partsand any other condition that may affect thepower tool’s operation. If damaged, have thepower tool repaired before use. Many accidentsare caused by poorly maintained power tools.22. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edgesare less likely to bind and are easier to control.23. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bitsetc. in accordance with these instructions,taking into account the working conditionsand the work to be performed. Use of the powertool for operations different from those intendedcould result in a hazardous situation.SERVICE24. Have your power tool serviced by a qualifiedrepair person using only identical replacementparts. This will ensure that the safety of the powertool is maintained.25. Follow instruction for lubricating andchanging accessories.26. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil andgrease.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure yourextension cord is in good condition. When using anextension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough tocarry the current your product will draw. An undersizedcord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss ofpower and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct sizeto use depending on cord length and nameplate ampererating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. Thesmaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.Table 1: Minimum gage for cordAmpere Rating Volts Total length of cord in feet120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.More Than Not More Than AWG0 6 18 16 16 1418 16 14 126 1010 12 16 16 14 1212 16 14 12 Not Recommended000173GEB013-1SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESDO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto circular saw safety rules. If you use this toolunsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer seriouspersonal injury.Danger:1. Keep hands away from cutting area and theblade. Keep your second hand on auxiliaryhandle, or motor housing. If both hands areholding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.2. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. Theguard cannot protect you from the blade below theworkpiece. Do not attempt to remove cut materialwhen blade is moving.CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off. Wait untilblade stops before grasping cut material.3. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness ofthe workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the bladeteeth should be visible below the workpiece.4. Never hold piece being cut in your hands oracross your leg. Secure the workpiece to