Skil MAG77LT Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 4

This circular saw should not be mounted to
a table and converted to a table saw.
Kickback causes and related
warnings
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
saw and position your arms to resist
kickback forces. Position your body to
either side of the blade, but not in line with
the blade.
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 kickback may occur.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
center the saw blade in the kerf and check
that saw teeth are not engaged into the
material.
Support large panels to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback.
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before
making cut.
Use extra caution when sawing into
existing walls or other blind areas.
The blade washers and the bolt on your
saw have been designed to work as a
clutch to reduce the intensity of a kickback.
Understand the operation and settings of
the VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH.
Never place your hand behind the saw
blade.
Do not use the saw with an excessive
depth of cut setting.
Lower guard function
Check 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.