DeWalt DWS520 Instruction Manual page 12

FIG. 6
MATERIAL BENDS ON
BLADE CAUSING HEAVY
LOADS OR KICKBACK
WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold
the saw fi rmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal
injury. Figure 7 illustrates typical hand support of the saw.
FIG. 7
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Place the work with its "good" side – the one on which appearance is
most important – down. The saw cuts upward, so any splintering will
be on the work face that is up when you saw it.
Cutting
WRONG
DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Keep the cord away from the
cutting area to prevent electrocution.
WARNING: If the guard binds or is sluggish, return the saw to your
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WARNING: For maximum protection, effective control of this
powerful saw requires two-handed operation. support the work
properly and hold the saw fi rmly to prevent loss of control which could
cause injury. Refer to Figure 7 for the proper way to hold the saw.
WARNING: Stay alert and maintain a fi rm grip on the saw. Release
the switch immediately if the blade binds or the saw stalls. Keep your
blade sharp. Properly support panels (Fig. 5, 6). Use the track when
ripping. DO NOT force the tool. DO NOT remove the saw from the
workpiece while the blade is moving.
WARNING: To help reduce the risk of personal injury, always clamp
work. Don't try to hold short pieces by hand! Remember to support
cantilevered and over hanging material. Use caution when sawing
material from below.
WARNING: Be sure that the saw is up to full speed before blade
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contacts material to be cut. Starting the saw with blade against
material to be cut or pushed forward into kerf can result in kickback
and personal injury.
WARNING: ALWAYS secure the workpiece in such a manner that it
cannot move while sawing. For optimum results, clamp the workpiece
bottom up.
WARNING: ALWAYS push the machine forwards. NEVER pull the
machine backwards towards you.
WARNING: ALWAYS use the clamp (Fig. 8, AA) to hold the track
to the workpiece.
NOTICE: Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage
is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated AC only on DC
current. To do so may seriously damage the tool.
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