Craftsman Professional 320.27311 Operator's Manual page 17

Ways to Help Prevent Kickback
_ ALWAYS release trigger switch immediately if the blade binds
or the saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control
can lead to serious lnjury_
1. ALWAYS maintain a firm grip with
both (see Fig, 6) hands on the saw
and position your body and arms to
allow you to resist Kickback forces,
Kickback forces can be controlled by
the operator, if the proper precautions
are taken,
2, If the blade is binding, or when
you are interrupting a cut for any
reason, ALWAYS release the trigger
and hold the saw motionless in the
material until the blade comes to a
complete stop, NEVER atlempt
1o remove the saw from the work
or pull the saw backward while the
blade is in motion, or Kickback may
occur. CHECK and take corrective
action to eliminate the cause of blade binding,,
3 Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting Never saw into a knot or nail.
4 DO NOT cut warped or wet lumber (see Fig 5a)
5 ALWAYS support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and Kickback, Large
panels tend to sag under their own weight(see Fig, 5a) Supports MUST be placed under
the panel, one near the line of cut and one near the edge of the panel (see Fig. 5)_
6. When restarting the saw in the workpiece, CENTER the blade in the kerr and check to be
sure that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material if the saw blade is binding, it may
walk up or Kickback from the workpiece when the saw is restarted,
7. DO NOT use a dul! or damaged blade, Unsharpened, improperly set, or gummed-up blades
produce narrow kerr which causes excessive friction, blade binding and Kickback°
8, KEEP the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed 1/4-inch
below the material being cut (see Fig. 4). BE SURE that the blade depth and adjusting
locking levers are tight and secure BEFORE making a cut:, If blade adjustment shifts while
cutting it may cause binding and Kickback,
9 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,
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