Using a Porter Cable circular to get small projects underway around the home is an excellent choice but you need to be especially careful when handling one.
The last thing you want is causing serious injury to yourself or those around you because you weren't careful enough.
The following are tips to how you can safely operate your circular saw which are absolutely essential.
Before getting started, always wear eye protection as you simply never know when a piece of wood might splinter off towards your face.
In addition to safety goggles, it's also recommended that you wear gloves and even earplugs as these devices can get loud.
These items are simply a must have as you want to reduce the chances of injury as much as possible.
When the tool is not being used, you always want to make sure that it is unplugged to prevent it from being turned on accidentally.
This is also a good idea for when you need out the blades should they start to dull after extensive usage.
Be sure that the lower blade guard is always keeping the saw blade locked when the tool is not in used.
When cutting a piece of wood, the recommended blade depth should be around 1/4 inch so as to ensure a precise cut and to reduce the risk of the tool getting jammed.
When following these safety tips, it's also essential that you support the material that is being cut by using clamps on both sides.
Be sure to always take these above factors into consideration before getting started.