Operator`s manual

• Cheek the operetlon and condiUon of the lower
guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before
use. Lower guard may operate sluggishlydue to
damagedparts, gummy deposits,or a buildupof debris.
• Lower guard should be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "Pocket Cuts" and =Com-
pound Cuts". Raise lower guard by Retracting
Handle. As soon as blade enters the meterlal, lower
guard muet be released. For all othersawing,the
lowerguard shouldoperate automatically,
• Always observe that the lower guard Is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.
An unprotected,coastingblade will cause the saw to
walkbackwards,cuttingwhatever is in itspath. Be
aware ofthe time ittakes forthe blade to stop after
switchis released.
• NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. Itis importantto supportthe work
properlyto minimizebodyexposure, blade binding,or
lossofcontrol.
• Hold tool by Insulating gdpplng sndaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring. Contactwith a "live" wire will
also make exposedmetal parts of the tool"live"and
shockthe operator.
• When ripping always use a dp fence for a etralght
edge guide. This improvesthe accuracyof cut and
reducesthe chance of blade binding.
• Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Bladesthat do not
match the mounting hardware ofthe saw will run
eccentrically,causing loss ofcentral.
• Never use damaged or Incorrect blade washers or
bolts. The bladewashers and boltwere specially
designedfor yoursaw, for optimumperformanceand
safetyof operation.
• Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:
Kickbackisa suddenreactionto a pinched,bound,or
misaligned saw blade,causing an uncontrolledsaw to
liftup and out ofthe workpiecetowardthe operator.
When the blade ispinchedor bound tightlybythe ked
closingdown,the blade stallsand the motorreaction
drivesthe unitrapidlyback towardthe operator.
Ifthe blade becomestwistedor misalignedinthe cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the
top surfaceofthe wood causing the blade to climbout
ofthe kerfand jump back toward the operator.
Kickbackisa result oftool misuseand/or incorrect
operating proceduresor conditionsand can be avoided
by taking properprecautionsas givenbelow:
• Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your
body and arm In a way that allows you to resist
KICKBACK forces. KICKBACKforcescan be con-
trolledbyth_ operator, ifproperprecautions are taken.
• When blade Is binding, or when Interrupting a cut
for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw
motionless In the metedal 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. Investi-
gateand take correctiveactions to eliminate the cause
ofblade binding.
• When restarting a saw in theworkplace, center the
saw blade In the kerf end check that teeth are not
engaged Into the material. Ifsaw blade is binding,it
maywalk upor KICKBACKfromthe workpieceasthe
saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and KICKBACK. Large panelstend to sag
undertheirownweight.Supports must be placed under
the panelon both sides, nearthe lineof cut and near
theedge of thepanel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or
improperlyset blades producenarrowkerf causing
excessivefriction,bladebinding,and KICKBACK.
• Blade depth and bevel adJuetlnglocking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut, If blade
adjustment shiftswhilecutting, itwill cause binding and
KICKBACK.
• Use utra caution when making e =PocketCUt'*into
e_lstlng walls or ether blind areas. The protruding
blade may cut objectsthat can cause KICKBACK.