•
When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge
guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the
chance of blade binding.
•
Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that
do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run
eccentrically, causing loss of control.
•
Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or
bolt.The blade washers and bolt were specially designed
for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of
operation.
4.2
CAUSES AND OPERATOR
PREVENTION OF 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 workpiece 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.
•
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:
•
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw
and position your arms to resist kickback forces.
Position your body to either side of the blade, but
not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the
saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken.
•
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, release the trigger and hold the
saw motionless in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to
remove the saw from the work or pull the saw
backward while the blade is in motion or kickback
may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
•
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center
the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth
are not engaged into the material.If saw blade is
binding, it may walk up or kickback from the
workpiece as the saw is restarted.
•
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed
under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and
near the edge of the panel.
•
Do not use dull or damaged blades.Unsharpened or
improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
•
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking knobs
must be tight and secure before making cut.If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
•
Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls
or other blind areas.The protruding blade may cut
objects that can cause kickback.
4.3
LOWER GUARD SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
•
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.
•
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
buildup of debris.
•
The lower guard may be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts". Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle
and as soon as the blade enters the material, the lower
guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
•
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.
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SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol
Explanation
V
Volts
min
-1
No-load speed
Direct current
Safety alert
Read and understand all instructions
before operating the product, and fol-
low all warnings and safety instruc-
tions.
Wear ear protection.
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