Bosch GKT18V-20GCL Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 6

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up of debris.
c. Assure that the base plate of the saw will
not shift while performing a "plunge cut".
Blade shifting sideways will cause binding
and likely kick back.
Always observe that the guard is
d.
covering the blade before placing the
saw down on bench or floor.
unprotected, coasting blade will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is
in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for
the blade to stop after the switch is
released.
e. Do not run the tool while carrying it at
your side. Guard may be opened by a
contact with your clothing.
contact with the spinning saw blade could
result in serious personal injury.
f. Periodically clean the guard and the
guard spring area with compressed air.
Preventive maintenance and properly
operating guard will reduce the probability
of an accident.
g. Place the wider portion of the footplate on
that part of the workpiece, which is solidly
supported, not on the section that will fall
off when the cut is made. As examples, Fig.
A illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the
end of a board, and Fig. B the WRONG way.
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Safety Rules for Circular Saws
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A
B
h. If the workpiece is short or small, clamp it
down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT
PIECES BY HAND!
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