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10. Never point the tool towards yourself. It could inflict an injury.
11. Never touch the saw blade or workpiece during or immediately after
use. They may be hot and could inflict a burn injury.
12. Keep hands away from the cutting area and the saw blade. Always
be aware of the position of your hands relative to the blade. Avoid
awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand
to move into the blade. Never reach behind or beneath the blade
13. This tool will not stop moving immediately. Do not lay the tool down
or leave it unattended until it has come to a complete stop. A part
that is moving could make the tool jump or grab a surface and pull
the tool out of your control.
14. Hold the tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the tool may contact hidden electrical wiring. The
tool's exposed metal surfaces may convey a shock to the operator
from a 'live' wire.
KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged saw blade. The
tool kicks out and away from the workpiece while the saw blade is still
active. This can inflict a serious injury on the user or a bystander.
Kickback can also damage the tool or workpiece.
Kickback can be avoided by taking proper precautions:
1. Maintain a firm grip on the tool and position your body and arms to
allow you to resist a kickback. Kickback will propel the tool in the
direction opposite to the saw blade's teeth or direction of rotation. A
snagged rotary cutting bit may pull the tool out of the grasp of the user.
2. If kickback occurs:
2.1 The saw blade may pass over a body part, causing a
seriously injury;
2.2 The tool may strike bystanders.
3. Use clamps or a vice to hold down smaller workpieces.
4. Use special care when working on corners, sharp edges or flexible
material. These workpieces have a tendency to snag the saw blade.
5. Only use a saw blade designed for the tool.
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