Kobalt KCS 124B-03 Manual page 16

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9. Cutting with the Circular Saw
Refer to the figures in this section to learn the
correct and incorrect ways of handling the saw.
WARNING
• To make sawing easier and safer, always
maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of
control could cause an accident resulting in
serious injury.
DANGER
• When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the
blade is exposed on the underside of the saw
until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure
that the lower blade guard is closed before
setting the saw down.
To make the safest and best possible cut, follow
these helpful hints:
a. Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
b. Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while
making a cut (Fig. 9a).
c. Support the workpiece so that the cut is always
to the operator's side and not directly in line
with the operator's body.
d. Support the workpiece near the cut.
e. Clamp the workpiece securely so that the
workpiece will not move during the
cut (Fig. 9b).
f. Always place the saw on the portion of the
workpiece that is supported, and not on the
"cut off" piece (Fig. 9c).
g. Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.
h. Draw a guideline along the desired cutting line
before beginning the cut.
9a
9b
9c
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