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5.
Use Rip Fence.
6.
Guard Against Kickback.
Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the
operator. Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Keep blades
sharp. Support large panels as shown in Fig. 1. Use fence or straight edge
guide when ripping. Don't force tool. Stay alert exercise control. Don't re-
move saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving.
7.
Lower Guard. Raise lower guard with the retracting handle.
8.
Adjustments. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
9.
Use Only Correct Blades
In
Mounting. Don't use blades with incorrect size
IO.
Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
holes. Never use defective or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
11.
cutting.
When operating the saw, keep the
cord away from the cutting area
and position it so that it will not be
caught on the workpiece during
the cutting operation.
Operate with proper hand support,
proper workpiece support, and
supply cord routing away from the
work area.
A typical illustration of proper hand
support, workpiece support, and
supply cord routing.
Fig.
3
WARN
IN
G :
It is important t o support the workpiece properly and t o hold the saw firmly
t o prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Fig.
3
illustrates
typical hand support of the saw.
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