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▶ Slide Cut
▼ WHAT'S A SLIDE CUT?
can suddenly climb the workpiece causing
KICKBACK.
▼ MAKING A SLIDE CUT
operation. Before switching "ON", lower head
assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and
head assembly.
with the saw Off by conducting a simulated
cutting cycle, and observe the projected path of
the saw blade. Keep hands at least six (6) inches
away from the projected path of the saw blade.
Saw Operations
NEVER pull the saw toward
you during a cut. The blade
Use a clamping position that
does
not
interfere
with
Be aware of the path of the
saw blade. Make a dry run
FIG. 38
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