Cutting With The Circular Saw - Kobalt K20LC-26A User Manual

OPEraTiNG iNSTruCTiONS
8. Cutting With the Circular Saw (8a – 8c)
Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and
incorrect ways of handling the saw.
warNiNG: To make sawing easier and safer,
always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control
could cause an accident resulting in serious injury.
DaNGEr: When lifting the saw from the workpiece,
the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until
the lower blade guard closes. Make sure that the lower
blade guard is closed before setting the saw down.
To make the safest and best possible cut, follow these
helpful hints:
a. Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
b. Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while
making a cut (Fig. 8a).
c. Support the workpiece so that the cut is always to
the operator's side and not directly in line with the
operator's body.
d. Support the workpiece near the cut.
e. Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece
will not move during the cut (Fig. 8b).
f. Always place the saw on the portion of the workpiece
that is supported, and not on the "cut off " piece (Fig. 8c).
g. Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.
h. Draw a guideline along the desired cutting line before
beginning the cut.
8a
8b
8c
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