Craftsman 5411.3 Operator's Manual page 17

5. Support the workpiece properly
before beginning a cut (Fig. 7).
6. Use steady, even pressure when
making a cut. Never force a cut.
7. Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
8. Hold the saw firmly with both
hands and keep your body in a
balanced position so as to resist
the kickback forces if kickback
should occur.
,_ WARNING: To avoid
kickback, release the trigger
Correct support
switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to
lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON (Fig. 8)
The lock-off button reduces the
possibility of accidental starting.
The lock-off button is located on the
handle above the trigger switch. The
lock-off button must be depressed
before you pull the trigger switch.
NOTICE: The lock-off button can
be operated from either the left or
right side.
TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 8)
Fig. 8
Lock-off Button
To turn the circular saw ON, depress the lock-off button, and then squeeze
the trigger switch. Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until the saw has
reached full speed.
To turn the circular saw OFF, release the trigger switch and allow it to return to the
"OFF" position.
After you release the trigger switch, allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
The saw has an electric brake to quickly stop the blade from rotating. The
electric brake engages when the trigger switch is released. When the brake is
functioning properly, sparks may be visible through the vent slots in the motor
housing. This is normal and is the action of the brake.
NOTICE: If the electric brake repeatedly fails to quickly stop the blade rotation,
the saw should be repaired by a qualified service technician.
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