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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1. Keep Guards In Place and In Working Order.
Never wedge or tie lower guard open. Check operation of lower guard before
each use. Don't use if lower guard does n o t close briskly over saw blade.
CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting full return.
2. Keep Blades Clean and Sharp.
Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
3 .
DANGER: Keep Hands Away From Cutting Area.
Keep hands away f r o m blades. Don't reach underneath work whilz blade
is rotating. Don't attempt t o remove cut material when blade is nioviny.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn
off.
4. Support Large Panels.
Large panels must b e supported as
shown in Fig. 1 t o minimize the risk
of blade pinching and kickback.
When cutting operation requires the
resting of the saw on the work
piece, the saw shall be rested on
the larger portion and the smaller
piece cut off.
A TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS TO
AVOID KICKBACK SUPPORT
1HE PANEL NEAR THE CUI
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Fig.
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 s a w 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 remove 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
I n
Mounting. Don't use blades
with
incorrect size holes
Never use defective or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
I O . Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
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