Norton Clipper GC55 10" Blade Cap, Manual Start/Standard 3000RPM Small Walk-Behind Saws 70184630005

Safety Information

Norton Clipper GC55 Small Push Walk-Behind Saw

A. Safety Precautions

Important! The following safety precautions must always be observed.

Hazard Symbols

Fuel (gasoline) is extremely flammable and its vapors
can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well-ventilated, unoccupied approved
areas, and away from sparks or flames. Do not fill the
fuel tank while the engine is hot or running. Do not start
the engine near spilled fuel.

Never use the fuel as a cleaning agent

Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. To
prevent burns, do not touch the engine or related parts while the
engine is running or immediately after it is turned off. Never
operate the engine with any heat shields or guards removed.

Keep all guards in place when operating any piece of
equipment

Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all rotating parts

Lethal Exhaust Gas use only in well ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide, which is
order less, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled. Avoid
inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the engine in a closed
building or confined area

Never tamper with the governor components of settings to
increase the maximum speed. Severe personal injury and
damage to the engine or equipment can result if operated at
speed above maximum. Always obey the maximum speed
rating of blade.

DO NOT LIFT THE SAW BY THE HANDLE BARS

Dust and Silica Warning

Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can
generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause serious or
fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the
particular process and/or material being cut or the composition of the tool being
used, review the material safety data sheet and/or consult your employer, the
material manufacturer/supplier, governmental agencies such as OSHA and
NIOSH and other sources on hazardous materials and make certain to comply
with all product warnings and instructions for the safe and effective use of the
material being cut. California and some other authorities, for instance, have
published lists of substances known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, or
other harmful effects.

Control dust, mist and fumes at the source where possible. In this regard use
good work practices and follow the recommendations of the manufacturer/supplier, OSHA/NIOSH, and occupational and trade associations.
Water should be used for dust suppression when wet cutting is feasible. When
the hazards from inhalation of dust, mists and fumes cannot be eliminated
through engineering controls such as either vacuum and/or water mist, the
operator and any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by
NIOSH/MSHA for the material being cut.

Use Approved:

Eye Protection

Hearing Protection

Respiratory Protection

Head Protection

1. Before mounting any blade on the saw, the blade should be inspected for
any damage which might have occurred during shipment, handling or previous use.

2. The blade collars and arbors should be cleaned and examined for
damage before mounting the blade.

3. The blade must be properly fitted over the arbor with the drive pin on the
outside collar projecting through the drive pin hole on the blade and
inside collar.

4. The blade shaft nut, which is a left-hand thread nut, must be tightened
securely against the outside blade shaft collar.

5. The blade must be operated within the specified maximum operating
speed listed on the blade.

6. The blade guard must be in place with the nose guard down and locked
when the saw is running.

7. The operator should wear safety glasses and any other appropriate
safety equipment.

8. When starting the saw, the operator should stand away and to the side of
the blade.

9. If for any reason the saw should stall in the cut, raise the blade out of the
cut. Check the outside blade shaft collar and nut for tightness. Inspect
the blade for damage before restarting the saw. Use caution when
resuming a cut. Be certain that the blade is in alignment with the
previous cut.

10.During cutting operations, do not exert excess side pressure on the
handles as a method of steering. Do not force the blade into the cut by
lowering the blade too fast or by pushing the saw too fast.

You Are Responsible For Your Safety!!!