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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting holes
A common task for the diamond chain saw is making small
openings in thick walls. First make the lower horizontal cut.
Now make the two vertical cuts. Finish with the upper
horizontal cut. The risk of jamming is then avoided.
Bracing
When cutting out large holes it is important that the piece to
be cut out is braced so that it cannot fall against the operator.
How to avoid kickback
What is kickback?
The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction
that causes the power cutter and cutting blade to be thrown
from an object when the upper quadrant of the blade, known
as the kickback zone, touches an object.
General rules
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Never start to cut with the upper quadrant of the blade as
shown in the figure, also known as the kickback zone.
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Always hold the machine in a firm grip with both hands.
Hold it so that the thumbs and fingers grip round the
handles.
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Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
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Always cut at maximum speed.
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Stand at a comfortable distance from the work piece.
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Take care when inserting the blade in an existing cut.
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Never cut above shoulder height.
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Be alert to movement of the work piece or anything else
that can occur, which could cause the cut to close and
pinch the blade.
Pull in
Pull in occurs when the disc’s lower section suddenly stops or
when the cut closes. (To avoid, see the heading ”Basic rules”
and ”Jamming/rotation”, here below.)
Pinching/rotation
If the cut is pressed together this can lead to jamming. The
machine can be pulled down suddenly with a very powerful
jerk.
How to avoid pinching
Support the work piece in such a way that the cut remains
open during the cutting operation and when the cut is
finished.
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WARNING! Kickback can happen very
suddenly and violently; kicking the power
cutter and cutting blade back at the user. If
this happens when the cutting blade is
moving it can cause very serious, even fatal
injuries. It is vital you understand what
causes kickback and that you can avoid it by
taking care and using the right working
technique.
