Lower Guard Assembly
The lower guard assembly shoulcl never be modified or
tampered with. Never pin the guard back.
Pinning the guard
back greatly increases bladeexposure and the dangers of
saw operation.
Always make sure the lower guard has receded forward and
is covering the blade before setting the saw down on the
floor or work bench.
The lower guard is retracted by the
thumb lever and is intended to be retracted only when
required. This will protect the blade from damage and ensure
the safety of the people in the work area.
Do not carry the saw at your side while the blade is in motion.
Inadvertent
retraction of the guard may cause the blade to be
exposed. An exposed blade can cause serious personal injury.
When available, always ensure that the dust cover is properly
aligned when on the saw.
The lower guard assembly of the
dust cover is connected to the lower guard assembly section.
These two are held in place by magnetic to lock the two in
synchronistic movement. Should damage to either side of the
lower guard assembly occur preventing the assembly from
working properly, the saw should be removed from operation
and repaired.
Dust Cover Assembly
Ensure dust cover assembly is securely fastened to upper
body of saw before use.
A WARNING
The dust cover assembly should only be removed
temporarily for zero-clearance cuts, and should be
immediately replaced for normal use. The dust cover
assembly is intended to reduce the risks of dust related
hazards. For removal procedures refer to the
(Assembly/Configuration) section of this manual.
To better control dust hazards in the work place,
the dust
cover assembly has a vacuum port that works in conjunction
with the standard "shop vacuum" sized vacuum hose. To use
this function, place the vacuum hose into the vacuum port
hole on the front dust cover and turn on the vacuum before
running the saw.
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