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stalls and the motor reactiondrives 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 workpiece causing
the blade to climb out
of the kerf and
jump back toward the operator.
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.
1. Maintain a firm grip with both hands 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.
Kickback could cause the
saw to jump
backwards, but kickback
forces can be
controlled by the operator,
if proper precautions are taken.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and
kickback.
6. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before
making the cut. If blade
adjustmentshifts while cutting,
it may cause binding and
kickback.
7. Use extra caution when sawing into existing
walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade
may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
8. ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands.
NEVER place your hand, leg or any part of
your body under the tool base or behind the
saw, especially when making cross-cuts. If
kickback occurs, the saw could
easily jump backwards over
your hand, leading to
serious personal injury.
9. Never force the saw. Push the saw forward at
a speed so that the blade cuts without
slowing. Forcing the saw can cause uneven
cuts, loss of accuracy, and possible
kickback.
Lower guard function
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
