EVO180 / STEEL SAW 1
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Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below.
a)
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.
kickback could cause the saw to jump
backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled
by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
b)
If the blades are binding, or when
interrupting a cut for any reason, release
the trigger and hold the saw motionless
in the material until the blades come to a
complete stop. Never attempt to remove
the saw from the work or pull the saw
backward while the blades are in motion
or kickback may occur.
Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
c)
When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
centre the saw blade in the kerf and check that
saw teeth are not engaged into the material.
If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback
from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d)
Support large panels to minimise the risk of
blade pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend
to sag under their own weight. Supports must be
placed under the panel on both sides, near the line
of cut and near the edge of the panel.
e)
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before
making a cut
. If the blade adjustment shifts
while cutting it may cause binding and kickback.
f)
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
a narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
g)
Use extra caution when making a “plunge
cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
Further Safety Instructions
a)
Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw if
lower guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard
into the open position.
If saw is accidentally
dropped, lower guard may be bent. raise the
lower guard with the retracting handle and make
sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade
or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b)
Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use.
Lower guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c)
Lower guard may be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”
and “compound cuts.” Raise lower guard
by retracting handle and as soon as blade
enters the material, the lower guard must
be released.
For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
d)
Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw down
on a bench or the floor.
An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop
after switch is released.
e) Do not use High Speed Steel (HSS) saw
blades.
f) Inspect the machine and the blade before
each use.
Do not use deformed, cracked, worn
or otherwise damaged blades.
g) Never use the saw without the original
guard protection system
. Do not lock the moving
guard in the open position. Ensure that the guard
operates freely without jamming.
h)
Only use blades that comply with the
characteristics specified in this manual.
Before using accessories, always compare the
maximum allowed rPM of the accessory with
the rPM of the machine.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing,
do not operate your machine until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to follow this
rule could result in serious personal injury.