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FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 
ALLSAWS
Kickback Causes and Related Warnings
• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or 
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up 
and out of the workpiece toward the operator;
• When the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by the kerf 
closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives 
the unit rapidly back toward the operator;
• If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth 
at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of 
the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump 
back toward theoperator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating 
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper 
precautions as given below:
a ) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and 
position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position 
Safety Instructions for All Saws
Cutting Procedures
a ) DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area 
and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary 
handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the 
saw, they cannot be cut by theblade.
b ) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard 
cannot protect you from the blade below theworkpiece.
c ) Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the 
workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth 
should be visible below theworkpiece.
d ) Never hold the workpiece in your hands or across 
your leg while cutting. Secure the workpiece to a 
stable platform. It is important to support the work 
properly to minimise body exposure, blade binding, or loss 
ofcontrol.
e ) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, 
when performing an operation where the cutting 
tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" 
wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool 
"live" and could give the operator an electricshock.
f ) When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge 
guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the 
chance of bladebinding.
g ) Always use blades with correct size and shape 
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that 
do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run 
eccentrically, causing loss ofcontrol.
h ) Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or 
bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed 
for your saw, for optimum performance and safety 
ofoperation.
d ) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children 
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power 
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. 
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrainedusers.
e ) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for 
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage 
of parts and any other condition that may affect the 
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power 
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by 
poorly maintained powertools.
f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly 
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less 
likely to bind and are easier tocontrol.
g ) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. 
in accordance with these instructions, taking into 
account the working conditions and the work to be 
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different 
from those intended could result in a hazardoussituation.
h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and 
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping 
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the 
tool in unexpectedsituations.
5) Battery Tool Use and Care
a ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the 
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type 
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with 
another batterypack.
b ) Use power tools only with specifically designated 
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create 
a risk of injury andfire.
c ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from 
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, 
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can 
make a connection from one terminal to another. 
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns 
or afire.
d ) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected 
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact 
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid 
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid 
ejected from the battery may cause irritation orburns.
e ) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or 
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit 
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk 
ofinjury.
f ) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or 
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature 
above 130°C may causeexplosion.
g ) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge 
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature 
range specified in the instructions. Charging 
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range 
may damage the battery and increase the risk offire.
6) Service
a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair 
person using only identical replacement parts. This 
will ensure that the safety of the power tool ismaintained.
b ) Never service damaged battery packs. Service 
of battery packs should only be performed by the 
manufacturer or authorized serviceproviders.