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Fig. 6
OPERATION
KICKBACK
See Figure 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the
saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused
by any action which pinches the blade in the wood.
DANGER:
Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw
stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control of
your saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury.
To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices
such as the following.
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Setting blade depth incorrectly.
■
Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.
■
Twisting the blade while making a cut.
■
Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly
set blade.
■
Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.
■
Forcing a cut.
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Cutting warped or wet lumber.
■
Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool.
To lesson the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices.
■
Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The
depth setting should not exceed 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)
below the material being cut.
■
Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cut-
ting. Never saw into a knot or nail.
■
Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide
when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the
blade.
■
Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never
make cuts with dull blades.
■
Support the workpiece properly before beginning a
cut.
■
Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never
force a cut.
■
Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
■
Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your
body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces
if kickback should occur.
WARNING:
When using your saw, always stay alert and exercise
control. Do not remove your saw from the workpiece
while the blade is moving.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
INCORRECT
SUPPORT
CORRECT
SUPPORT
KICKBACK - BLADE SET TOO DEEP
CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING = BLADE
EXPOSED 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) OR LESS ON
UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE
