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14.
Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving
knife. For the riving knife to function, the body of
the blade must be thinner than the riving knife and
the cutting width of the blade must be wider than
the thickness of the riving knife.
15.
Adjust the riving knife as described in this
instruction
manual.
positioning and alignment can make the riving
knife ineffective in preventing kickback.
16.
Always use the riving knife except when
plunge cutting. Riving knife must be replaced
after
plunge
cutting.
interference during plunge cutting and can create
kickback.
17.
For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged
in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective in
preventing kickback during short cuts.
18.
Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent.
Even a light interference can slow the closing rate
of a guard.
19.
Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,
pressure treated lumber, or wood containing
knots. Maintain smooth advancement of tool
without decrease in blade speed to avoid
overheating the blade tips.
20.
Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
21.
Place the wider portion of the saw base on that
part of the workpiece which is solidly
supported, not on the section that will fall off
when the cut is made. As examples, Fig. 1
illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of
a board, and Fig. 2 the WRONG way. If the
workpiece is short or small, clamp it down. DO
NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
Fig. 1
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Incorrect
spacing,
Riving
knife
causes
Fig. 2
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22.
Never attempt to saw with the circular saw
held upside down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
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23.
Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
24.
Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade.
25.
Always use blades recommended in this
manual. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
26.
Wear a dust mask and hearing protection
when use the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
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