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coasting blade will cause the saw to cut whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is turned off.
NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
Always use blades with correct size and shape arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at your side. Lower guard may be opened by a contact with your clothing. Accidental contact with the spinning saw blade could result in serious personal injury.
Know how to turn slide switch “OFF” in an emergency. If switch cannot turn “OFF” the tool quickly, unplug the tool immediately.
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CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK:
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives 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 wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces. 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, turn off the tool and hold the tool motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the tool backward while the blade is in motion or
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