CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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h) 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.
Further safety instructions for all saws
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
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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;
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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.
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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.
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre 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.
d) Support large panels to minimise 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.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Blunt or improperly set
blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
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binding and kickback.
f)
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be
tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment
shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut” into
existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause kickback.
h) 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.
i)
Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard
and the spring are not operating properly, they must be
serviced before use. The lower guard may become sluggish
due to, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
j)
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.
k) 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.
l)
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
m) Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your
leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important
to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
n) Do not use the tool with abrasive or masonry/wet diamond
wheels.
o) Only use blade diameter(s) in accordance with the
markings on
the tool.
