Operation - Klutch NT1DB Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing and breathing
protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Always make sure both blades enter the workpiece at the
same time. If cutting at an angle, do not approach from
the side with only one blade touching the workpiece; cut
from the top with both blades entering the workpiece
at the same time. Entering only one blade will cause
kickback resulting in possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Never use the side of the blades for cutting. Therefore
in horizontal cuts, make sure the saw is not resting on
the lower blade. Always secure the workpiece to avoid
kickback and possible injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Cross cutting, rip cutting, and pocket cutting wood,
plastic, and metal materials
KICKBACK
See Figures 5 - 6, pages 13 - 14.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw
is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any
action which pinches the blade in the workpiece.
WARNING:
Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss
of control can lead to serious personal injury.
To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices
such as:
 Twisting the blades while making a cut.
 Making a cut with dull blades.

OPERATION

 Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.
 Forcing a cut.
 Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool.
To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices:
 Make straight cuts. This helps prevent twisting the blades.
 Use clean and sharp blades. Never make cuts with dull
blades.
 Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut.
 Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never
force a cut.
 Hold saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in
a balanced position.
WARNING:
When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise
control. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while
the blades are moving.
SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not
kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will
place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of
kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades
are always available.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
The lower blade guard attached to the counter-rotating blade
circular saw is there for your protection and safety. Do not
alter it for any reason. If it becomes damaged, do not operate
the saw until you have the guard repaired or replaced. Always
leave guard in operating position when using the saw.
DANGER:
When sawing through work, lower blade guard does not
cover blade on the underside of work. Since blade is
exposed on underside of work, keep hands and fingers
away from cutting area. Any part of your body coming
in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury.
WARNING:
To avoid possible serious injury, never use saw when
guard is not operating correctly. Check the guard for
correct operation before each use. The guard is operating
correctly when it moves freely, and instantly returns to
the closed position. If you drop the saw, check the lower
blade guard and bumper for damage before reuse.
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