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the motor slow down, and you will
feel resistance from the work mate-
rial.
6.
Kick back can occur when making
a plunge cut. When making a plunge
cut, be extremely cautious to enter
the work piece gradually, keeping the
blade aligned with the line of the cut.
7.
Kick back can be caused by hav-
ing a loose hold on the tool during
operation. Always grip the tool firmly
with both hands during operation.
8.
Kick back can occur when cutting
long pieces or large panels. As
the cut progresses, the cut-off side
can sag, causing it to bind the blade.
When making long cuts, always
support the cut-off piece to prevent
it binding the blade. Using a clamp
on the beginning of the kerf will help
prevent the cut off from sagging.
9.
Kick back can occur as internal
stresses in a board are released
during the cut. Green, wet, warped
or improperly cured boards may twist
and warp as they are cut. This warp-
ing can easily bind the blade causing
kick back. Watch the cut-off piece as
you work. If necessary, clamp the cut-
off piece or put a wedge in the kerf to
prevent binding.
10.
Kick back can be caused by using
a dull, dirty or damaged blade. Al-
ways inspect your blade before use.
Replace any blade that is dull, dirty
or damaged. Good quality dull blades
can be sharpened. Dirty blades can
be cleaned with a blade cleaner to re-
move glue or pitch. Damaged blades
should be discarded.
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11.
Kick back can be caused by using
the wrong blade type for the work
material. Always read the recom-
mendation of the blade manufacturer
for the type of material and cut be-
ing made. Special blades are made
for cross cutting, rip cutting, hard
wood, plywood, soft wood, tile, ce-
ment board, demolition, various panel
types, fiberglass, metal etc. Never
use the wrong blade type for the job
you are doing.
12.
Kick back can occur at the end of a
cut. Before completing the cut, sup-
port the waste piece to prevent it from
falling or binding the blade as it is cut
off. At the end of a cut release the
Trigger (79) and allow the blade to
stop turning before removing the saw
from the cut.
13.
Kick back can occur if the Base
Plate (103) is not properly adjusted
or comes loose during the cut. Use
the Base Plate to set the depth and
bevel angle of the cut. After adjusting
the Base Plate, secure the Cam Le-
vers (88) to prevent it from loosening.
14.
Kick back can occur if you hit
hidden obstacles. When making a
plunge cut, into a wall for example,
check to be sure you will not hit
wires, pipes, conduit nails or other
obstructions. Do not cut through nails
or screws, these can damage the
blade and may cause kick back.
15.
If kick back occurs, immediately
release the Trigger (79) and main-
tain a firm grip on the tool as the
blade stops turning. Do not restart
the tool if the blade is binding.
16.
Unplug the tool to prevent acciden-
tal starting. Use a clamp or wedge to
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