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5.
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
6.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be
tight and secure before making the cut.
If blade adjust
-
ment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
7.
Use extra caution when sawing into existing
walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause kickback.
8.
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands. NEVER
place your hand, leg or any part of your body under the
tool base or behind the saw, especially when making
cross-cuts.
If kickback occurs, the saw could easily jump
backwards over your hand, leading to serious personal injury.
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9.
Never force the saw. Push the saw forward at a speed so
that the blade cuts without slowing.
Forcing the saw can
cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and possible kickback.
Lower guard function
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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 han-
dle 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.
4.
Always observe that the lower guard is cover-
ing 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.
5.
To check lower guard, open lower guard by
hand, then release and watch guard closure.
Also check to see that retracting handle does
not touch tool housing.
Leaving blade exposed
is VERY DANGEROUS and can lead to serious
personal injury.
Additional safety warnings
1.
Intended use
This tool is intended to cut wood products by length-
ways and crossways straight cuts and miter cuts
with angles while in firm contact with the workpiece.
Accumulated sawdust on the lower guard and hub
from other materials may effect the proper closure
of the lower guard which could lead to serious
personal injury.
2.
Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,
pressure treated lumber, or wood containing
knots.
Maintain smooth advancement of tool with-
out decrease in blade speed to avoid overheating
the blade tips.
3.
Do not attempt to remove cut material when
blade is moving. Wait until blade stops before
grasping cut material.
Blades coast after turn off.
4.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
5.
Place the wider portion of the saw base on
that part of the workpiece which is solidly
supported, not on the section that will fall off
when the cut is made. If the workpiece is short
or small, clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD
SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
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