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do not use the rip fence as a length stop when cross cutting with the
mitre gauge. Guiding the workpiece with the rip fence and the mitre
gauge at the same time increases the likelihood of saw blade binding
and kickback.
d) When ripping, always apply the workpiece feeding force between the
fence and the saw blade. Use a push stick when the distance between
the fence and the saw blade is less than 150 mm, and use a push block
when this distance is less than 50mm. work helping devices will keep
your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade.
e) Use only the push stick provided by the manufacturer or constructed
in accordance with the instructions. This push stick provided by the
manufacturer or constructed in accordance with the instructions. This
push stick provides sufficient distance of the hand from the saw blade.
f) Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged push stick may
break causing your hand to slip into the saw blade.
g) Do not perform any operation 3freehand3. Always use either the rip
fence or the mitre gauge to position and guide the workpiece. 3Freehand3
means using your hands to support or guide the workpiece, in lieu of
a rip fence or mitre gauge. Freehand sawing leads to misalignment,
binding and kickback.
h) Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade. Reaching for a
workpiece may lead to accidental contact with the moving saw blade.
i) Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the rear and/or sides of the saw
table for long and/or wide workpieces to keep them level. A long and/
or wide workpiece has a tendency to pivot on the table’s edge, causing
loss of control, saw blade binding and kickback.
j) Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist the workpiece. If
jamming occurs, turn the tool off immediately, unplug the tool then clear
the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the workpiece can cause kickback
or stall the motor.
k) Do not remove pieces of cut-off material while the saw is running. The
material may become trapped between the fence or inside the saw blade
guard and the saw blade pulling your fingers into the saw blade. Turn the