Drill Master 93816 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 17

7. Causes and operator prevention of "kickback": Kickback is a sudden reaction
to a pinched, bound, or misaligned Saw Blade (10c), causing an uncontrolled Saw
to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the Saw Blade is
pinched or bound tightly by the kerf (i.e. the slot that was cut) closing down, the Saw
Blade stalls and the Motor reaction drives the tool rapidly toward the operator. If the
Saw Blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of
the Saw Blade can dig into the top surface of the workpiece, causing the Saw Blade
to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator. Kickback is a result of
tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
minimized by taking proper precautions as given below:
A. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the Saw, and position your body
and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
B. When the Saw Blade (10c) is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any
reason, release the Trigger (4c) and hold the Saw motionless in the work-
piece until the Saw Blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove
the Saw from the workpiece or pull the Saw backward while the Saw Blade is in
motion or kickback can occur.
C. When restarting the Saw in the workpiece, center the Saw Blade (10c) in
the kerf and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into the workpiece. If
the Saw Blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the
Saw is restarted.
D. Support large panels to minimize the risk of Saw Blade pinching and kick-
back. 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.
E. Do not use a dull or damaged Saw Blade (10c). Unsharpened or improperly
set Saw Blades produce a narrow kerf causing excessive friction, Saw Blade
binding and kickback.
F. Make sure all Saw adjustments are tight and secure before making a cut. If
Saw adjustments shift while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
G. Use caution when making a pocket cut into existing walls. The Saw Blade
(10c) may cut objects that can cause kickback. Always check to make sure
there are no electrical wires or cables in the cutting path.
8. Get in Position for and Perform the Cut:
A. Rest the front section of the Foot (35c) on the edge of the workpiece. Line up the
Saw Blade (10c) with the line you will cut along.
B. Press the Safety (21c) in and squeeze the Trigger (4c). Allow the Saw Blade to
rotate up to full speed before evenly moving the Saw along the cut. Do not force
the saw, allow it to cut at its own pace.
9. Release the Trigger (4c) and Safety (21c) once the cut is completed. As a safety
measure, remove the Battery (47) when work is completed.
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