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OPERATING THE SAW
(FIG. 9-FIG. 10)
It is important to understand the correct
method for operating the saw. Refer to the
gures in this section to learn the correct
and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
DANGER:
When lifting the saw
from the workpiece, the blade is exposed
on the underside of the saw until the lower
blade guard closes. Make sure the lower
blade guard is closed before setting the
saw down.
WARNING:
To make sawing easier
and safer, always maintain proper control
of the saw. Loss of control could cause an
accident resulting in possibly serious injury.
WARNING:
Always clamp and
support the workpiece securely. Always
maintain proper control of the saw. Failure
to clamp and support the workpiece and
loss of control of the saw could result in
serious injury.
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward
direction. Cutting in reverse direction
could cause the saw to climb up on the
workpiece and back toward you, possibly
causing serious injury.
FIG. 9
OPERATION
WRONG!
WRONG!
FIG. 10
To make the best and safest cut:
1. Hold the saw rmly with both hands.
2. Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece
while making a cut.
3. Support the workpiece so that the cut
(kerf) is always to your side.
4. Support the workpiece near the cut.
5. Clamp the workpiece securely so that the
workpiece will not move during the cut.
6. Always place the saw weight on the portion
of the workpiece that is supported, not on
the “cut off” piece.
7. Place the workpiece with the “good”
side down.
NOTICE: The good side of the workpiece
is the side where appearance is important.
8. Draw a guideline along the desired line of
cut before beginning your cut.
NOTICE: Do not touch the blade to the
workpiece until the saw has reached
maximum speed.
WARNING:
If the blade comes
in contact with the workpiece before it
reaches full speed, it could cause the saw
to “kickback” towards you, which could
result in serious injury.
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