Powersmart PS76138A, Instruction Manual

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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 sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut
objects that can cause kickback.
Lower Guard Function
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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 proper- ly,
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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The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts and angle cuts”.
Raise the lower guard by retracting the handle and as soon as the blade enters the material, release the
lower guard. For all other sawing operations, 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.
Safety Rules for Laser Lights
The laser light/laser radiation used in the system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW and 650nm wavelengths.
These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause flash
blindness.
WARNNING: Do not stare directly at the laser beam. A hazard may exist if you deliberately
stare into the beam, please observe all safety rules as follows;
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The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the workpiece.
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The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at personnel and shall be prevented from being
directed towards the eye of a person for longer than 0.25s.
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Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy workpiece without reflective surfaces. I.e. wood or
rough coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or the like is not suitable for
laser use as the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the operator.
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Do not change the laser light assembly with a different type. Repairs must be carried out by the laser
manufacturer or an authorized agent.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.