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Lower guard function
a)
Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate
the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp
or tie the lower guard into the open position.
If saw is accidentally dropped,
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.
b)
Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring
are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard
may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up
of debris.
c)
Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as
“plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”.
Raise lower guard by retracting handle
and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
d)
Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing
saw down on bench or 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 switch is released.
Guard function
a)
Check guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if
guard does not move freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or
tie the guard so that the blade is exposed.
If saw is accidentally dropped, guard
may be bent. Check to make sure that guard moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b)
Check the operation and condition of the guard return spring. If the guard
and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use.
Guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-
up of debris.
c)
Assure that the base plate of the saw will not shift while performing the
“plunge cut” when the blade bevel setting is not at 90°.
Blade shifting
sideways will cause binding and likely kick back.
d)
Always observe that the guard is covering the blade before placing saw
down on bench or 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 switch is released.
