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the back edge of the blade can cut
into the surface of the workpiece, so
that the blade jerks out of the cut
and kicks back towards the user.
– Kickback occurs during incorrect use
of the tool and/or incorrect working
methods or conditions, but can be
prevented by taking the following
measures.
• Hold the tool firmly with both hands and
hold your arms in a position that prevents
kickback. Stand to the side of the blade,
not in line with it. Kickback can cause the
tool to jerk backwards, but the user can
control this by taking the appropriate
measures.
• If the blade jams, or the sawing action is
interrupted for any reason, release the
power switch and hold the saw still in the
material until the blade has completely
stopped. Never attempt to remove the
saw from the workpiece, or pull the saw
back, while the blade is still moving –
otherwise kickback can occur. Check and
rectify the reason why the blade has
jammed.
• When restarting the tool in the workpiece,
centre the blade in the kerf and check that
the teeth are not gripping the material. If
the blade jams it can slip or kick back from
the workpiece when the saw is started
again.
• Support large boards to minimise the risk
of kickback or the blade jamming. Large
boards often sag under their own weight.
Supports must be placed under the board
on both sides, close to the cutting line and
close to the edge of the board.
• Do not use blunt or damaged blades.
Poorly sharpened or incorrectly adjusted
blades produce narrow saw cuts, which
generate excessive friction and cause the
blade to jam or kick back.
• The locking devices for the depth and
angle of the blade must be tightened and
secured before you start sawing. If the
adjustment of the blade changes during
the sawing there is a risk of the blade
jamming or kicking back.
• Take extra care when plunge cutting in
walls or other similar areas where you
cannot see what lies behind. The
protruding blade may strike objects that
can cause kickback.
BOTTOM HINGED GUARD
• Check that the bottom guard is closed
before use. Do not use the saw if the
guard does not move freely and
immediately closes around the blade.
Never lock or block the guard in the open
position. If you accidently drop the saw
this could bend the guard. Lift up the
bottom guard with the handle and check
that it moves freely in all sawing depths
and angles, and does not touch the blade
or any other part.
• Check that the spring on the bottom
guard works. If the guard and the spring
do not function correctly they must be
repaired before use. The bottom guard
can get stiff as a result of damaged parts,
tacky deposits or the accumulation of
debris.
• The bottom guard must only be moved
back manually for special applications,
e.g. plunge sawing and combination
sawing. Lift up the bottom guard by
moving back the handle. The bottom
guard must be released as soon as the
blade comes into contact with the
workpiece. The bottom guard will
function automatically for all other types
of sawing.
• Always check that the bottom guard
covers the blade before placing the saw
on the bench or floor. An unprotected and
freely rotating blade can cause the saw to
move backwards, and cut everything in its
path. Remember that the blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after releasing
the power switch.
GUARD
• Always check that the guard is closed
before using the tool. Do not use the saw
if the guard does not move freely and