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1.2.1. Safety Operation
1.2.1.1. About Kickback
• 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;
• If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in
the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade
can dig into the top surface of the wood causing
the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back
toward the operator.
1.2.1.2. Precautions to avoid kickback
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can
be avoided by taking proper precautions as given
below:
