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f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.
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.Useofthepowertoolforoperations
dierentfromthoseintendedcouldresultinahazardous
situation.
5) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
willensurethatthesafetyofthepowertoolis
maintained.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
1) CUTTING PROCEDURES
a) DANGER : Keep hands away from cutting area
and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary
handle, or motor housing.Ifbothhandsareholdingthe
saw,theycannotbecutbytheblade.
b) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard
cannotprotectyoufromthebladebelowtheworkpiece.
c) Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the
workpiece.Lessthanafulltoothofthebladeteeth
shouldbevisiblebelowtheworkpiece.
d) Never hold the workpiece being cut in your hands
or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a
stable platform. It is important to support the work
properlytominimizebodyexposure,bladebinding,or
lossofcontrol.
e) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord.Contactwitha“live”wirewillalsomakeexposed
metalpartsofthepowertool“live”andcouldgivethe
operator an electric shock.
f) When ripping always use a parallel guide or straight
edge guide.Thisimprovestheaccuracyofcutand
reducesthechanceofbladebinding.
g) Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that
donotmatchthemountinghardwareofthesawwillrun
eccentrically,causinglossofcontrol.
h) Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or
bolt.Thebladewashersandboltwerespecially
designedforyoursaw,foroptimumperformanceand
safetyofoperation.
2) KICKBACK CAUSES AND RELATED WARNINGS
• Kickbackisasuddenreactiontoapinched,boundor
misalignedsawblade,causinganuncontrolledsawtolift
upandoutoftheworkpiecetowardtheoperator
• Whenthebladeispinchedorboundtightlybythekerf
closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
drivestheunitrapidlybacktowardtheoperator
• Ifthebladebecomestwistedormisalignedinthecut,the
teethatthebackedgeofthebladecandigintothetop
surfaceofthewoodcausingthebladetoclimboutofthe
kerfandjumpbacktowardsoperator
• Kickbackistheresultoftoolmisuseand/orincorrect
operatingproceduresorconditionsandcanbeavoided
bytakingproperprecautionsasgivenbelow
a) 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
sawtojumpbackwards,butkickbackforcescanbe
controlledbytheoperator,ifproperprecautionsare
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
backwards while the blade is in motion or kickback
may occur.Investigateandtakecorrectiveactionsto
eliminatethecauseofbladebinding.Avoidcuttingnails
or screws.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the
saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are
not engaged into the material.Ifsawbladeisbinding,
itmaywalkuporkickbackfromtheworkpieceasthesaw
is restarted.
d) 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
panelonbothsides,nearthelineofcutandnearthe
edgeofthepanel.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or
improperlysetbladesproducenarrowkerfcausing
excessivefriction,bladebindingandkickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must
be tight and secure before making cut.Ifblade
adjustmentshiftswhilecutting,itmaycausebindingand
kickback.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
other blind areas.Theprotrudingblademaycutobjects
that can cause kickback.
3) LOWER GUARD FUNCTION
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.Ifsawis
accidentallydropped,lowerguardmaybebent.Disconnect
the plug, raise the lower guard with the retracting handle
andmakesureitmovesfreelyanddoesnottouchthe
bladeoranyotherpart,inallanglesanddepthsofcut.
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.Lowerguardmay
operatesluggishlyduetodamagedparts,gummy
deposits,orabuild-upofdebris.
c) Lower guard should be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as plunge cuts and compound
cuts. Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as
soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard
must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard
shouldoperateautomatically.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
walkbackwards,cuttingwhateverisinitspath.Beaware
ofthetimeittakesforthebladetostopafterswitchis
released.
