Craftsman 10872 - Mini Circular Saw Operator's Manual page 20

KICKBACK...WHAT CAUSES IT AND WAYS TO HELP PREVENT IT
(Figs. 5, 5a and 5b) cont.
Ways to Help Prevent Kickback cont.
6. When restarting the saw in the workplece, CENTER the blade In the keff and checkto
be sure that the saw teeth are not engaged Into the material. If the saw blade is binding,
it may walk up or Kickback from the workplece when the saw is restarted_
7oDO NOT use a dull or damaged bladeoUnsharpened, Improperly set, or gummed-up
blades produce narrow kerr which causes excessive friction, blade btndlng and Kickback.
8. KEEP the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed
1/4-Inch below the material being cut (See Fig. 5). BE SURE that the blade depth and
adjusting locking lever is tight and secure BEFORE maklng a cut. If blade adjustment
shiftswhile cuttingit may cause binding and Kickback.
9. USE E,I_TRA CAUTION when plunge cutting making a "Pocket Cut"Intoexisting walls
or ether bitnd areas.The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause Kickback.
_ ALWAYSrelease trigger safety release and paddle switches
Immediatelyif the blade binds or the saw stalls, Kickbackcould cause you to
lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious Injury,
Fig, 5b
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