7-1/4 in. Metal Cutting Circular Saw
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4. When the 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 piece 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.
5. When restarting a saw in the work piece, center 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 work piece
as the saw is restarted.
6. 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.
To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback, when cutting
operation requires the resting of the saw on the work piece, the saw
should be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.
7. 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. For plunge cuts, retract lower guard using
retracting handle.
8. Only use blades designed for the tool. Do not use dull or damaged
blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf
causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback. Keep blade
sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades slows the
saw and increases potential for kickback.
9. Never force the saw. Forcing the saw can cause uneven cuts, loss of
accuracy, and possible kickback. Push the saw forward at a speed so
that the blade cuts without slowing.
