forces. Position your body to
either side of the blade, but not
in line with the blade. Kickback
could cause the saw to jump back-
wards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if prop-
er 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 com-
plete stop. Never attempt to re-
move 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 mater-
ial. If a saw blade binds, it may
walk up or kickback from the work-
piece as the saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minim-
ise the risk of blade pinching and
kickback. Large panels tend to
sag under their own weight. Sup-
ports 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 improp-
erly 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 kick-
back.
Lower Guard Function
• Check the lower guard for prop-
er 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 lower
guard spring. If the guard and
the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may op-
erate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-
up of debris.
• The lower guard may be retrac-
ted 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 be-
fore placing the saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotec-
ted, 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.
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