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Compact Circular Saw
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metal may cause electrical hazards.
q) Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these
materials.
r) Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution
or shock.
KICKBACK AND RELATED
WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged rotating wheel. Pinching or snagging causes
rapid stalling of the rotating wheel which in turn
causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in
the direction opposite of the wheel’s rotation at the
point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or
pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel
that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the
surface of the material causing the wheel to climb
out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward
or away from the operator, depending on direction
of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching.
Abrasive wheels may also break under these
conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can
be avoided by taking proper precautions as given
below.
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces.
Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The
operator can control torque reactions or kickback
forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
c) Do not position your body in line with the
rotating wheel.
Kickback will propel the tool in
direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the
point of snagging.
d) Use special care when working corners,
sharp edges etc.
Avoid bouncing and snagging
the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing
have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory
and cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving
blade, segmented diamond wheel with
a peripheral gap greater than 10mm or
toothed saw blade.
Such blades create frequent
kickback and loss of control.
f) Do not “jam” the wheel or apply excessive
pressure.
Do not attempt to make an excessive
depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases
the loading and susceptibility to twisting or
binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility
of kickback or wheel breakage.
g) When wheel is binding or when interrupting
a cut for any reason, switch off the power
tool and hold the power tool motionless
until the wheel comes to a complete stop.
Never attempt to remove the wheel from the cut
while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback
may occur. Investigate and take corrective action
to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
h) Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece.
Let the wheel reach full speed and
carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind,
walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted
in the workpiece.
i) Support panels or any oversized workpiece
to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and
kickback.
Large workpieces tend to sag under
their own weight. Supports must be placed under
the workpiece near the line of cut and near the
edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
j) Use extra caution when making a “pocket
cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding wheel may cut gas or water
pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause
kickback.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW
1. Always wear a dust mask, hearing protection and
eye protection.
2. Only use saw blades recommended in the
specification.
3. Use only blade diameter(s) in accordance with the
markings.
