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the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken.
▶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.
▶When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are
not engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as
the saw is restarted.
▶Support large panels to minimise 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.
▶Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf
causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
▶Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making the cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
▶Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may
cut objects that can cause kickback.
Lower guard function
▶Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if the lower
guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open
position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the 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.
▶Check the operation of the guard return 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.
▶The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and
"compound cuts". Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle and as soon as the blade enters
the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
▶Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down on bench
or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its
path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
Guard function
▶Check the guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if the guard does
not move freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or tie the guard so that the blade is
exposed. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the guard may be bent. Check to make sure that the guard
moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
▶Check the operation and condition of the guard return spring. If the guard and the spring are
not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. The guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
▶Assure that the base plate of the saw will not shift while performing a “plunge cut”. Blade shifting
sideways will cause binding and likely kick back.
▶Always observe that the guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down on bench or
floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its
path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the switch is released.
Riving knife function
▶Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function, the body of the
blade must be thinner than the riving knife and the cutting width of the blade must be wider than the
thickness of the riving knife.
▶Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and
alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in preventing kickback.
▶Always use the riving knife except when plunge cutting. The riving knife must be replaced after
plunge cutting. The riving knife causes interference during plunge cutting and can create kickback.
▶For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective in
preventing kickback during short cuts.
▶Do not operate the saw if the riving knife is bent. Even a light interference can slow the closing rate of
a guard.
Printed: 18.09.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5374836 / 000 / 00
