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or loss of control. 

A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece 
support, and supply cord routing (if applicable).

   

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5. 

Hold  the  power  tool  by  insulated  gripping 
surfaces  only,  when  performing  an  operation 
where  the  cutting  tool  may  contact  hidden 
wiring or its own cord.

 Contact with a "live" wire 

will also make exposed metal parts of the power 
tool "live" and could give the operator an electric 
shock. 

6. 

When  ripping,  always  use  a  rip  fence  or 
straight edge guide.

 This improves the accuracy 

of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding. 

7. 

Always use blades with correct size and shape 
(diamond  versus  round)  of  arbour  holes.

 

Blades that do not match the mounting hardware 
of  the  saw  will  run  eccentrically,  causing  loss  of 
control. 

8. 

Never  use  damaged  or  incorrect  blade 
washers  or  bolt.

  The  blade  washers  and  bolt 

were specially designed for your saw, for optimum 
performance and safety of operation. 

9. 

Kickback causes and related warnings 

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kickback  is  a  sudden  reaction  to  a  pinched, 
bound  or  misaligned  saw  blade,  causing  an 
uncontrolled  saw  to  lift  up  and  out  of  the 
workpiece toward the operator; 

í

 

when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by 
the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the 
motor  reaction  drives  the  unit  rapidly  back 
toward the operator; 

í

 

if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in 
the  cut,  the  teeth  at  the  back  edge  of  the 
blade can dig into the top surface of the wood 
causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and 
jump back toward the operator. 

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. 

• 

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. 

• 

When  blade  is  binding,  or  when 
interrupting  a  cut  for  any  reason,  release 
the trigger and hold the saw motionless in 
the  material  until  the  blade  comes  to  a 
complete  stop.  Never  attempt  to  remove 
the  saw  from  the  work  or  pull  the  saw 
backward  while  the  blade  is  in  motion  or 
kickback  may  occur.

  Investigate  and  take 

corrective  actions  to  eliminate  the  cause  of 
blade binding. 

• 

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. 

• 

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. 

To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. 
When cutting operation requires the resting of the 
saw on the workpiece, the saw should be rested on 
the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off. 

To avoid kickback, do support 

board or panel near the cut.

   

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Summary of Contents for MT560

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT Read Before Using Circular Saw MT560 MT580 004026...

Page 2: ...h wire GEA005 3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or seriou...

Page 3: ...s dangerous and must be repaired 20 Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such...

Page 4: ...to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator Kickback is the result of saw misuse and or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as...

Page 5: ...so check to see that retracting handle does not touch tool housing Leaving blade exposed is VERY DANGEROUS and can lead to serious personal injury 11 Check the operation of the lower guard spring If t...

Page 6: ...e workpiece is short or small clamp it down DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND Fig 1 000147 Fig 2 000150 22 Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise This is extremely...

Page 7: ...e B position with it Switch action 1 2 004030 CAUTION Before plugging in the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when released For tool w...

Page 8: ...being lost OPERATION CAUTION Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line gently Forcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the motor and dangerous kickback possibly causing severe...

Page 9: ...to the limit mark Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes Use a screwdriver to remove t...

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