coasting blade will cause the saw to cut whatever is
in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade
to stop after switch is turned off.
NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. It is important to support the work
properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding,
or loss of control.
Always use blades with correct size and shape
arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing
loss of control.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at your side.
Lower guard may be opened by a contact with your
clothing. Accidental contact with the spinning saw
blade could result in serious personal injury.
Know how to turn slide switch "OFF" in an
emergency. If switch cannot turn "OFF" the tool
quickly, unplug the tool immediately.
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CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK:
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to
lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf
closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the
cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig
into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to
climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the
operator.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below:
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to resist
KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be con-
trolled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken.
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, turn off the tool and hold the tool
motionless in the material until the blade comes to
a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw
from the work or pull the tool backward while the
blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur.
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