Kreg Adaptive Cutting System Guide D'utilisation page 3

Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
by taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position
your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either
side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could
cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
b) When the blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any
reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless
in the material 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. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate
the c ause of blade binding.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw
blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged in
the material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk up or kickback
from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d) Support large panels to minimize 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 the cut. If blade adjustment
shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other
blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
Safety instructions for plunge-type saws
1) Guard function
a) Check the guard for proper closing before each use. Do not
operate the saw if the guard does not move freely and
enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or tie the guard so
that the blade is exposed. If the saw is accidentally dropped,
the guard may be bent. Check to make sure that the guard
moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part,
in all angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation and condition of the guard return spring.
If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must
be serviced before use. The guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c) Assure that the base plate of the saw will not shift while
performing a plunge cut. Blade shifting sideways will cause
binding and likely kick back.
d) Always observe that the guard is covering the blade before
placing the 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 the switch is released.
2) Riving knife function
a) Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the
riving knife to function, the body of the blade must be thinner
than the riving knife and the cutting width of the blade must
be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.
b) Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual.
Incorrect spacing, positioning and alignment can make the
riving knife ineffective in preventing kickback.
c) Always use the riving knife except when plunge cutting. The riving
knife must be replaced after plunge-cutting. The riving knife causes
interference during plunge-cutting and can create kickback.
d) For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the workpiece.
The riving knife is ineffective in preventing kickback during short cuts.
e) Do not operate the saw if the riving knife is bent. Even a light
interference can slow the closing rate of a guard.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO USING THE
ACS SAW + GUIDE KIT
a) This saw features anti-kickback and other built-in safety
on the guide track. When using the saw without the track,
observe the warnings in the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ALL SAWS section above.
b) Never operate the saw with the splinter guard removed.
Removing the splinter guard exposes a portion of the blade
c) Check saw plunge action before each use. Do not operate
if saw does not freely plunge and return to full up position.
Never clamp or tie the saw in plunge position.
d) If saw is dropped, plunge action may be damaged. Plunge
and return saw to full-up position. Make sure it moves freely
and blade does not touch the housing or any other part, in all
angles and depths of cut.
e) This saw is equipped with a riving knife that automatically
extends with the blade. The riving knife is an important part
of anti-kickback protection. Periodically check to make sure
operation of the riving knife, do not use the saw.
f) For all cuts, position the workpiece under the guide track with
g) For cuts less than 4" wide, support the guide track with scrap
h) Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your
second hand on the forward grip. If both hands are holding
i) Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring o r its
own cord. Contact with an energized wire will also energize
j) Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade,
k) Always observe that the blade is fully retracted into
the housing before placing saw down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to move
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
l) Only use a 6½" [165mm]-diameter blade with a 20mm round
arbor hole. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware
of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
m) Only use a blade rated for a minimum of 7,000 rpm.
n) Only use a blade with blade body thickness less than 2.0mm
and tooth set of the blade greater than 2.0mm
o) Never use a damaged or incorrect blade washer or bolt.
The blade washer and bolt are designed specifically for
p) Do not use an abrasive wheel in this saw.
q) This saw is intended for cutting wood and wood products only.
Do not cut metal, masonry, glass, masonry-type planking,
r) Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted so that the distance
between the riving knife and the rim of the blade is not more
than 5 mm beyond the lowest edge of the riving knife.
s) Dust bag or dust collection hose should be installed on the
features that only operate with the saw properly mounted
to possible hand contact.
it operates freely. If you have any concerns about the
the waste to the outside.
the same thickness as the workpiece.
the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
exposed metal parts of the tool and shock the operator.
and not in line with the saw blade. Kickback could cause
the saw to jump backwards. (See Kickback in the SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS section above.)
time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
optimum performance and safe operation of this saw.
cement board, tile or plastic with this saw.
than 5 mm, and the rim of the blade does not extend more
dust port prior to operation.