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8.
Always turn off the Jigsaw and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet
before changing accessories or performing any inspection, maintenance,
or cleaning procedures.
9.
Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work
before turning on the Jigsaw.
10.
Never leave the Jigsaw unattended when it is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Make sure to unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving the work
area.
11.
To avoid accidental injury, always wear heavy duty work gloves when
changing Saw Blades.
12.
Make sure the workpiece is free from nails and any other foreign objects
which can damage the Saw Blade.
13.
Always check to make sure there are no electrical wires or cables in the
cutting path of the workpiece.
14.
Keep your body positioned to either side of the Saw Blade, but not in line
with the Saw Blade. “Kickback” can cause the Saw to jump backwards.
15.
Causes and operator prevention of “kickback”: Kickback is a sudden reac-
tion to a pinched, bound, or misaligned Saw Blade, causing an uncontrolled
Saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the Saw Blade
is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the Saw Blade stalls and the
Motor reaction drives the tool rapidly toward the operator. If the Saw Blade
becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the front edge of the Saw
Blade can dig into the top surface of the workpiece, causing the Saw Blade to
climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator. Kickback is a result of
tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can
be minimized by taking proper precautions as given below:
A. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the Saw, and position your body
and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
B. When the Saw Blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any
reason, release the Trigger and hold the Saw motionless in the work-
piece until the Saw Blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to
remove the Saw from the workpiece or pull the Saw backward while the Saw
Blade is in motion or kickback can occur.
C. When restarting the Saw in the workpiece, center the Saw Blade in the
kerf and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into the workpiece.
If the Saw Blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece
