
on the saw and position your arms to
resist kickback forces. Position your
body to either side of the blade, but
not in line with the blade. Kick back
could cause the saw to jump backwards,
but kickback forces can be controlled by
the operator, if proper precautions are
taken.
b) When blade is binding, or when
interrupting a cut for any reason,
release the trigger and hold the saw
motionless in the material until the
blade comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the saw from the
work or pull the saw backward while
the blade is in motion or kickback may
occur. Investigate and take corrective
actions to eliminate the cause of blade
binding.
c) When restarting a saw in the
workpiece, 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.
d) Support large panels to minimize the
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.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive
friction, blade binding and kickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting
locking 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.
Inner pendulum guard
a) Check lower guard for proper closing
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.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard
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.
c) Lower guard may be retracted
manually only for special cuts such as
“plunge cuts” and “compound cuts.”
Raise lower guard by retracting handle