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OPERATION
CORRECT SUPPORT
FIG. 6
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls
rapidly and the saw is driven back towards
the operator. Blade stalling is caused by any
action that pinches the blade in the wood.
To guard against kickback, avoid
dangerous practices such as the following:
• Setting blade depth incorrectly.
• Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece.
• Twisting the blade while making a cut.
• Making a cut with a dull, gummed up or
improperly set blade.
• Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.
(See FIG. 4)
• Forcing a cut.
• Cutting warped or wet lumber.
• Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing
the tool.
• Attempting to cut with blade at less than
full speed.
WARNING:
If the blade comes in
contact with the workpiece before it reach-
es full speed, it could cause the saw to
“kickback” towards you, which could result
in serious injury.
To avoid kickback, always follow these
instructions:
• Keep the blade at the correct depth setting.
The depth setting should not exceed 1/4
inch below the material being cut.
• Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails
before cutting. Never saw into a knot
or nail.
• Make straight cuts. Always use a straight
edge guide (sold separately) when rip
cutting. This helps prevent twisting the
blade.
• Use clean, sharp and properly set blades.
Never make cuts with dull blades.
• Support the workpiece properly before
beginning a cut.
• Use steady, even pressure when making a
cut. Never force a cut.
• Do not cut warped or wet lumber
• Hold the saw rmly with both hands and
keep your body in a balanced position so
as to resist the forces if kickback should
occur.
WARNING:
To avoid kickback, re-
lease the switch trigger immediately if the
blade binds or the saw stalls. Kickback
could cause you to lose control of the saw.
Loss of control can lead to serious injury.
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