7-1/4 in. Metal Cutting Circular Saw
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V 2.7
LOWER GUARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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. The lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
3. Lower the guard manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”
and “compound cuts”. Raise the lower guard by retracting the handle
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 whether the lower guard is covering the blade before
placing the saw down on a bench or the 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 the throttle switch is released.
KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade,
causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the work piece toward the
operator; 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. Kickback may result in loss of control of the tool
leading to serious personal injury and / or damage to the work piece and /
or tool.
Kickback can be avoided by taking proper precautions:
1. Maintain a firm grip on the tool and position your body and arms
to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback will propel the
tool in the direction opposite to the wheel's movement at the time
of snagging.
2. Never place your hand near the blade. If kickback occurs, the blade
may pass over your hand and seriously injury you. Use clamps or a
vice to hold down the work piece.
3. Use special care when working on corners, sharp edges etc. Corners,
sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the blade and
cause loss of control or kickback.
