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K(CKBACK
See Figures 8 - 11.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw
is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any
action which pinches the blade in the wood.
_, DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade
binds or saw stal(s. Kickback could cause you to
lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to
ser(ous (njury.
To guard against kickback, avo(d dangerous practices
such as the foUow(ng.
[] Setting blade depth incorrect(y.
[] Sawing into knots or ha(Is in workp(ece.
[] Twisting the b(ade while making a cut.
[] Making a cut w(th a dull, gummed up, or improperly set
blade.
[] Supporting the workp(ece incorrectly.
[] Forcing a cut.
[] Cutting warped or wet lumber.
[] Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool.
To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices.
[] Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth
setting should not exceed 1,/4 in. (6.35 mm) be(ow the
material being cut.
[] (nspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting.
Never saw into a knot or nail.
[] Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide
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 beg(nn(ng a cut.
[] Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never
force a cut.
[] Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
[] Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body
in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if k(ckback
should occur.
WARNING: When using the saw, always stay alert
and exercise control. Do not remove the saw from
the workpiece while the blade is moving.
(NCOBBECTBUPPORT Fig. 9
COBBECT BLADE DEPTH 8ETT(NG=
BLADE EXPOSED ONE BLADE TOOTH
BELOWTHE [WATEB(ALTOBE CUT Fig. 10
COBBECT 8UPPOBT
F(g. 11
l KICKBACK
BLADEBETTOODEEP
Fig. 8
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