Blade Vibration; Kickbacks And How To Avoid Them; How To Avoid Kickbacks; Pinching/Pull-In - Baumr consaw75bbmracab User Manual

Concrete Cut-Off Saw

Blade Vibration

The blade can become out of shape and vibrate if the feeding pressure is too high or if the blade
is pressed into the work piece. A lower feeding pressure should stop the vibration. Otherwise,
replace the cutting blade.

Kickbacks and How to Avoid Them

Kickbacks can occur very suddenly and with great force, if the following directives are not
followed, it can result in serious or even fatal injury.

How to avoid kickbacks

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Never cut with the segment illustrated in the diagram.
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Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
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Use both hands and take a firm grip with the thumb and fingers around the handle.
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Stand at a comfortable distance from the work piece.
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Run the cut-off saw at full throttle.
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Take care when inserting the blade in an existing cut.
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Never cut above shoulder height.

Pinching/Pull-In

Pull-in occurs when the lower part of the blade is suddenly stopped. Pinching occurs when the
cut closes. The cut-off saw can be pulled down suddenly with a powerful movement.

How to avoid pinching

Support the work piece in such a way to avoid closing the cut.