Manual

To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices,
I Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth
se_ng should not exceed 114in. below the material being
ct_
[] Inspect the workpleoe for knots or nails before cutting.
Never saw into a knot or nail.
[] Make straight cuts, Always use a guide when dp
cu'tting_This helps prevent twisting the blade,
Ill Use clean, sharp, and propedy set blades° Never make
cuts with dull blades.
[] Suppor_ the workpiece property before beginning a cut,
[] Use steady, even pressure when making a cut Never
force a cut,
[] Do not cut warped or wet lumben
I Hotd the saw firmly with both hands and keep your
body tn a balanced position so as to resist the forces If
kickback should ooouro
_I, WARNING'- When using the saw, atways stay alert
and exercise control Do not remove the saw from
the workpfece while the blade Is moving.
SAW BLADES
The best of saw bladeswill not cut efficientlyif theyare
not kept clean,sharp, and properly set. Using a dull
blade wit1placo a heavyload onthe saw an6 increasethe
danger of kickback. Keep extrablades on hand,so that
sharp blades arealways available.
Gum andwood pitch hardenedon b_adeswill s_owthe
saw down. Removesaw bladefrom the saw and use gum
and pitch remover,hot water, or keroseneto removethese
accumulations. DO NOT USEGASOLINE.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
See Figure 9.
The lower blade guardattached to the cimuJarsaw is
there for yourprotection and safety. Do not alter it for any
reason,if it becomes damaged,do not operate the saw
untityou have the guard repairedorreplaced.Always
leaveguard In operating position when using the saw.
_lb DANGER: Whensawingthrough work, lower blade
guarddo_s notcoverblade on the und_si6e of
work. Sincebladeis exposed onunderside of work,
keep hands and I_ngersaway fromcutting area.Any
part of yourbody coming in contact withmoving
blade witl resulttn seriousinjury.
_!, CAUTION: Neveruse sawwhenguardis not
operating correctly. Ch_k the g_ard for corral
operationbefore each use.The guard)s operating
correctlywhen itmoves freatyand readily returns
to the closed position. If you drop the saw, check
the lower blade guardand bumper for damage at all
depths_ttingsbeforereu_.
INCORRECTSUPPORT
Fig. 7
CORRECTSUPPORT
Fig.8
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LOWERBLADEGUARDIS INUP
PDSI!lONWHENMAKINGACUT
Fig.g
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