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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 saw misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper precau-
tions as given below:
a. Maintain a firm grip on the saw and po-
sition your arms to resist kickback forc-
es. 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 pre-
cautions are taken.
b. When blade is binding, or when inter-
rupting 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 action to eliminate the cause 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 into 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. Un-
sharpened or improperly set blades pro-
duce narrow kerf causing excessive fric-
tion, 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 ex-
isting walls or other blind areas. The
protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
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Safety Warnings for Circular Saws
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3. Lower Guard Function
a. Check the lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw
if the lower guard does not move freely
and close instantly. Never clamp or tie
the lower guard into the open position. If
the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower
guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
with the lower guard lift lever and make
sure it moves freely and does not touch the
blade or any other part, in all angles and
depths of cut.
b. Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are
not operating properly, they must be
serviced before use. Lower guard may
operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c. The lower guard may be retracted manu-
ally only for special cuts such as "plunge
cuts" and "compound cuts". Raise the
lower guard by the lower guard lift lever
and as soon as the blade enters the ma-
terial, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard
should operate automatically.
d. Always observe that the lower 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.
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