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c) Always use the riving knife except when plunge cutting.
Riving knife must be replaced after plunge cutting. Riving
knife causes interference during plunge cutting and can
create kickback. Model DC351 does not require removal
of the riving knife because the riving knife retracts during a
plunge cut.
d) For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the
workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective in preventing
kickback during short cuts.
e) Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent. Even a light
interference can slow the closing rate of a guard.
Additional Safety Instructions for Saws
• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing
loss.
• Wear a dust mask. Exposure to dust particles can cause
breathing difficulty and possible injury.
• Use only recommended blades. The saw is designed for use
with 6-1/2" (165 mm) diameter blades that have a 0.79" (20 mm)
diameter bore. Blades must be rated for 6000 RPM operation (or
higher).
• Never use abrasive cut-off wheels.
• Keep your body positioned to either side of the blade, but
not in line with the saw blade. Kickback could cause the saw
to jump backwards (see Causes and Operator Prevention of
Kickback and Kickback).
• CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off. Serious personal injury
may result.
• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from
lumber before cutting.
EXTENSION CORDS
An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or
American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number
of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge
has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
When using more than one extension to make up the total
length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the
minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
Ampere
120V
25 (7.6)
Rating
240V 50 (15.2)
Not
More
More
Than
Than
0
6
18
6
10
18
10
12
16
12
16
14
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
• Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended
on the tool warning label. Accessories running over rated speed
can fly apart and cause injury. Accessory ratings must always be
above tool speed as shown on tool nameplate.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear proper personal hearing protection
that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
5
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5)
150 (45.7)
100 (30.5)
200 (61.0)
300 (91.4)
AWG
16
16
14
16
14
12
16
14
12
12
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