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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
f)
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure
before making the cut.
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
g)
Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas.
The
protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
Safety instructions for saws with pendulum guard and saws with tow guard
Lower guard function
a)
Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate
the saw if the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.
If the saw is accidentally
dropped, the 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)
The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as
"plunge cuts" and "compound cuts". Raise the lower guard by the retracting
handle and as soon as the blade enters the material, the lower guard must be
released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
