ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Double insulated tools are equipped with a
polarizes plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not alter or
change the plug in any way. Double
insulation eliminates the need for three wire
grounded power cords and grounded power
supply system.
• Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
• Do not expose powwer tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the power cord. Never use
the power cord to carry the tool or to pull
the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Replace damaged power cord
immediately. Damaged power cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an outdoor extension cord marked
“W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are
rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk
of electric shock.
EXTENSION CORDS
• Make sure the extension cord is in good
condition before using. Always use the
proper size extension cords with the tool,
this means, proper wire size for various
lengths of cord and heavy enough to
carry the current the tool will draw. Use of
an undersized extension cord will in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. For proper size extension
cords see chart below.
WARNING!
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY! ALL
ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE WITH THE CIRCULAR SAW
DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
LENGTH OF
CONDUCTOR
0-25 FEET
26-50 FEET
51-100 FEET
101-150 FEET
WIRE SIZE REQUIRED
(AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE)
110V
NO.18
NO.16
NO.14
NO. 12
CAUSES & OPERATOR PREVENTION
OF KICKBACK
CAUSES & 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 rapidely 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 at the operator.
• Kickback is the result of tool 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 body and arm to
allow you to resist Kickback forces.
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 measures to eliminate
the cause of blade binding.
• When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
center the saw blade in the kerf and
check that the saw teeth are not
engaged into the material. If the 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. Support 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 blade.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive
friction, blade binding and Kickback.
• 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.
Use extra caution when making a “Pocket
Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that
can cause Kickback.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF KICKBACK:
• Keep a firm grip on the saw with both
hands at all times.
• Stay alert-exercise control.
• Support long overhanging materials. As
the material is cut and weakens, it will
sag, causing a pinched blade.
• Support large panels. Material supported
only at the ends will to blade pinching.
