and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material.
If saw blade is
binding, it may walk up or kickback from the wordpiece 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.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade 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.
Additional safety instructions for your circular saw with inner pendulum
guard
a)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.
Note:
Alternate working may be substituted for “retracting handle”.
b)Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring
are not operation properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a
built-up of debris.
c)Lower guard should 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.
Note:
Alternate working may be substituted for “retracting handle”.
d)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.
POCKET CUTTING
Pocket cutting (soft materials only) This operation requires much skill with a saw and
must only be carried out by a competent person.
WARNING:
the blade teeth are exposed during this operation so proceed with
extreme caution.
a. Clearly mark the area to be cut.
b. Set the depth of cut on the saw.
c. Position the saw over the marked area with the front edge of the base plate resting on
the work surface and cutting guide aligned with marked line on work-piece (See Dia6).
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