Dewalt DWS535T Instruction Manual - Page 8

English • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA). Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. • Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. • The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V volts A amperes Hz........... hertz W........... watts min.......... minutes .......... alternating current ........direct current .......... alternating or direct ............Class I Construction grounded) current no........... no load speed ...........Class II Construction ........... earthing terminal double insulated) ........... safety alert symbol BPM........beats per minute .../min.... per minute RPM.......revolutions per minute IPM........ impacts per minute SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Components (Fig. 1) WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result. Refer to Figure 1 for saw components. INTENDED USE These heavy-duty circular saws are designed for professional wood cutting applications. Do not use water feed attachments with this saw. Do not use abrasive wheels or blades. Do not use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases. These heavy-duty saws are professional power tools. Do not let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool. Saw Hook (Fig. 2) WARNING: To reduce the risk of fig. 2 serious personal injury, Do not use the saw with the saw hook rotated below the foot plate. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from the saw falling on operators or bystanders, make sure the saw is supported securely when using the hook to hang the m saw from a rafter, joist or other elevated support. 6