or kickback may occur. Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade
binding.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
c)
center the saw blade in the kerf and
check that saw teeth are not engaged
into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may
walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.
Support large panels to minimize the
d)
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.
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
e)
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow
kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and
kickback.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
f)
levers must be tight and secure before
making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while
cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g)
Use extra caution when making a
"plunge cut" into existing walls or other
blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects
that can cause kickback.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAWS WITH
INNER PENDULUM GUARD
LOWER GUARD FUNCTION
Check lower guard for proper closing
a)
before each use. Do not operate the saw
if lower guard does not move freely and
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the
lower guard into the open position. If saw is
accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise
the lower guard with the retracting handle and make
sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or
any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
Check the operation of the lower guard
b)
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.
Lower guard may be retracted manually
c)
only for special cuts such as "plunge
cuts" and "compound cuts." Raise lower
guard by retracting handle and as soon
as blade enters the material, the lower
guard must be released. For all other sawing,
the lower guard should operate automatically.
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Always observe that the lower guard is
d)
covering the blade before placing 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 switch is released.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
RULES FOR CIRCULAR
SAW
1.
Only use saw blades recommended in the
specification.
2.
Do not use any abrasive wheels.
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