Porter-Cable 324MAG Instruction Manual page 7

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and
l)
kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must
be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel.
m) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure
n)
before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
Use extra caution when making a "plunge cut" into existing walls or
o)
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause
kickback.
Lower Guard Safety Instructions
p) Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate
the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally
dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting
handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any
other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the
q)
spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build-up of debris.
Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as
r)
"plunge cuts" and "compound cuts." Raise lower guard by retracting
handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard
must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before
s)
placing saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will
cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware
of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
Other Safety Instructions
t) Wear eye and hearing protection. Always use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards.
Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.
u)
airborne particles, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos
dust. 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. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung
disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged
contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on
your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly
fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Use of this tool can generate and disburse dust or other
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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