tool recall

[wheelinround]

an American site but worth checking http://www.binkyswoodworking.com/ToolRecall.html

I know Australia has a gov site I'll have to locate it

[HappyHammer]

This is a good one.

Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard
Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning.

HH.

[DavidG]

http://www.recalls.gov.au/

[Ray153]

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Not quite as good a case of stating the bleeding obvious as this one though Happy!

If you ask me, if you need to read or be shown instructions for peeling off a sticky label, you probably shouldn't be allowed near anything sharper than a bowling ball....

<CENTER></CENTER><CENTER></CENTER><CENTER></CENTER><CENTER></CENTER><CENTER>Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws! </CENTER><CENTER>The “Craftsman” logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw’s blade and posing a laceration hazard to consumers. </CENTER><CENTER>Learn more here</CENTER></TD></TR><TR><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


<CENTER>Click here for the simple directions to remove the sticker.</CENTER><CENTER></CENTER><CENTER></CENTER><CENTER></CENTER>

And no, they are not kidding.....

1. Make sure that your circular saw is unplugged and remains unplugged throughout the removal process.
2. Using your finger or thumb nail, a credit card, or a plastic putty knife, as shown in the image, below, carefully put the tip under the pointed corner of the Craftsman label and slowly push forward away from your body.
3. Using your fingers, lift up on the corner of the Craftsman label.
4. Pull off the label from the blade guard.
5. Discard the label.
6. If you have any glue residue remaining on the blade guard after you have removed and discarded the label, rub it with your fingers until it is completely removed. The residue should rub off. Do not use any chemicals or cleaning solutions, as this will damage the finish of the blade guard.

If you wish to obtain a new Craftsman label for your circular saw, at no cost to you, please call Sears toll-free at 1-800-659-7026 Monday through Saturday between 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. Central Time to arrange to have a label sent to you.

[STAR]

Far out. I knew I should not be rekindling an interest in woodwork.

I have just given up Polo Crosse because I was thinking I am too old and after coming off my horse and breaking my wrist I thought I would settle down, like all good Granddad's should and take up a safe hoby like wood work. LOL

At least I know how to take off a sticky label, but I would be careful it might be the only thing that is holding some of the tools together.

[wheelinround]

http://www.recalls.gov.au/

Thanks David interesting to see
these have been recalled
<table class="tabNoBorder" border="0"><tbody><tr class="tdContentArea"><td>2007/9649
</td> <td>Hitachi Power Tools - P13F Planers
</td> <td> Consumer [ACCC - PSPS]
</td> <td>14/11/2007
</td> </tr> <tr class="tdContentAlternate"> <td>2007/9650
</td> <td>Hitachi Power Tools - C10FR and C10FL Table Saws
</td> <td> Consumer [ACCC - PSPS]
</td> <td>14/11/2007
</td> </tr> <tr class="tdContentArea"> <td>2007/9651
</td> <td>Hitachi Power Tools - C10FC Mitre Saws
</td> <td> Consumer [ACCC - PSPS]
</td> <td>14/11/2007
</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tabNoBorder" border="0"><tbody><tr class="tdContentArea"><td>124
</td> <td>Hitachi C12FSA Compound Mitre Saw
</td> <td> Consumer [ACCC - PSPS]
</td> <td>15/03/2007
</td></tr></tbody></table>