Use And Care Manual

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TO GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, AVOID
DANGEROUS PRACTICES SUCH AS THE
FOLLOWING:
• Setting the blade depth incorrectly.
• Sawing into knots or nails in the
workpiece.
• Twisting the blade while making a cut.
• Making a cut with a dull, gummed up or
improperly set blade.
• Supporting the workpiece incorrectly
(FIG. 4).
• Forcing a cut.
• Cutting warped or wet lumber.
• Operating the tool incorrectly or
misusing the tool.
• Attempting to cut with blade at less
than full speed.
Kickback- Blade set too deep
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
WRONG
Incorrect support
WARNING:
Release the trigger
switch immediately if the blade binds or
the saw stalls. Kickback could cause you
to lose control of the saw, which can lead
to serious injury.
TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK,
FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS:
1. Keep the blade at the correct depth
setting. The depth setting should not
exceed 1/4 inch below the material
being cut (FIG.5).
2. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails
before cutting. Never saw into a knot
or nail.
3. Make straight cuts. Always use a
straight edge guide when rip cutting.
This helps prevent twisting of the blade.
4. Use clean, sharp and properly set blades.
Never make cuts with dull blades.
5. Support the workpiece properly before
beginning a cut (FIG.6).
6. Use steady, even pressure when making
a cut. Never force a cut.
7. Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
8. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and
keep your body in a balanced position
so as to resist the forces if kickback
should occur.
Correct blade depth setting:
blade exposed 1/4-in. or less on
underside of workpiece
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
Correct support
OPERATION