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c)
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the
kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material.
If a saw blade
binds, 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)
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set
blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and
kickback.
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.
d)
Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before
placing the saw down on bench or 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.
