8957102
14 in. Electric Wet/Dry Concrete Saw
V4.0
8
For technical questions call 1-800-665-8685
RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel. Pinching
or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating wheel which in turn causes the
uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the wheel's
rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the
edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of
the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either
jump toward or away from the operator,
depending on direction of the wheel's movement at the point of pinching.
Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below.
a.
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque
reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions
or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b.
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may
kickback over your hand.
c.
Do not position your body in line with the rotating wheel. Kickback
will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel's movement
at the point of snagging.
d.
Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid
bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or
bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause
loss of control or kickback.
e.
Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade, segmented diamond
wheel with a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw
blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.
f.
Do not "jam" the wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt
to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel
