Makita 5740NB Instruction Manual page 6

Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before
making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and
KICKBACK.
Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut" into existing walls or other
blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.
NEVER place your hand or fingers
behind t h e saw. If kickback occurs,
the saw could easily jump backwards
over your hand, possibly causing
severe injury.
Fig.
12. Adjustments. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
13. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cut-
ting.
14. When operating t h e saw, keep the
cord away from t h e cutting area
and position
it
so that
it
will n o t be
caught o n the workpiece during t h e
cutting operation.
Operate with proper hand support,
proper workpiece support, and sup-
ply cord routing away from the work
area.
A typical illustration of proper hand
support, workpiece support, and
supply cord routing.
Fig.
4
WARNING:
It is important t o support the workpiece properly and t o hold the saw firmly t o
prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Fig. 4 illustrates typi-
cal hand support or the saw.
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