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SAFETY INS
TRUCTIONS FOR ALL S
A
W
S
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.
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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.
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Support large panels to minimize 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.
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Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
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Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure
before making cut.
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
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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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAWS (CIRCULAR SAW WITH INNER
PENDULUM GUARD)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR YOUR CIRCULAR SAW
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Do not use any abrasive wheels.
