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Additional SpecificSafetyRules
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DANGER! Keephandsaway fromcuttingaresand
blade. K eep yoursecond handonauxiliary handle
or motorhousing. I fbothhands
are holdingthe saw,
they cannot be cut by the blade.
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Keep your body positioned to either side of the
saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade.
KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards.
See Pages 13 and 14.
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Do not reach underneath the work. The guard
cannot protectyou from the blade below the work.
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Check the lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp
or tie the lower guard into the open position. If
saw is accidentallydropped, lower guard may be bent.
Raise the lower guard with the retractinghandle and
make sure it moves freely and does not touchthe
blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
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Check the operation and condition of the lower
guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before
use. Lower guard may operate sluggishlydue to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildupof
debris.
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Lower guard should be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "Pocket Cuts" and "Com-
pound Cuts". Raise lower guard by Retracting
Handle. As soon as blade enters the material,
lower guard must be released. For all other sawing,
the lower guard should operate automatically.
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Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing saw down on bench or
floor. An unprotected,coasting blade will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cuttingwhatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time ittakes for the blade to stop after
switch is released.
NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. It is importantto supportthe work
properly to minimizebody exposure, blade binding,or
loss of control.
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Hold tool by insulating gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire
will also make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator.
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When ripping always use a rip fence for a straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and
reduces the chance of blade binding.
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Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do not
match the mounting hardware of the saw wilt run
eccentrically, causing loss of control.
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Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or
bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially
designed for your saw, for optimum performanceand
safety of operation.
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Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:
Kickbackis a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or
misalignedsaw blade, causing an uncontrolledsaw to
lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinchedor bound tightlyby the kerf
closing down, the blade stallsand the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidlyback toward the operator.
If the blade becomes twistedor misaligned in the cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig intothe
top surface of the wood causing the blade to climbout
of the kerr and jump back towardthe operator.
Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating proceduresor conditionsand can be
avoided by taking properprecautions as given below:
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Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your
body and arm in a way that allows you to resist
KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be con-
trolled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
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When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, release the trigger and hold the
saw motionless in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to
remove the saw from the work or pull the saw
backward while the blade is in motion or KICK-
BACK may occur. Investigateand take corrective
actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
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When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the
saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not
engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it
may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the
saw is restarted.
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Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supportsmust be placed
under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and
near the edge of the panel.
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Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or
improperlyset blades producenarrow kerr causing
excessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.
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Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts whilecutting, it willcause
bindingand KICKBACK.
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Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut"
into existing walls or other blind areas. The protrud-
ing blade may cut objectsthat can cause KICKBACK.
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