KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS
23.Make sure the workpiece is free from nails, metal rebar, and any other foreign objects that could damage the Saw Blade or cause “kickback”.
24.Causes and operator prevention of “kickback”: Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned Saw Blade, causing an uncontrolled Circular Saw to lift up and out from the workpiece toward the operator. When the Saw Blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the Saw Blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the Circular Saw rapidly back toward the operator. If the Saw Blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the front edge of the Saw Blade can raise the Circular Saw (walk up) toward the operator. Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
*Maintain control of the Circular Saw at all times. Never allow the moving Saw Blade to rest on the workpiece without holding on to the Saw with both hands.
*When the Saw Blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, turn off the Circular Saw and hold the Saw motionless until the Saw Blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the Saw Blade from the workpiece or pull the Saw backward while the Saw Blade is in motion or kick- back may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of Saw Blade binding.
*When restarting the Circular Saw on a workpiece, center the Saw Blade in the
*Support large panels to minimize the risk of Saw Blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel and near the outer edge of the panel.
*Do not use a dull or damaged Saw Blade. Unsharpened or improperly set Saw Blades produce a narrow kerf causing excessive friction, Saw Blade binding and kickback.
*Push the Saw Blade past the workpiece prior to release.
*Make sure to check the Blade Guard for proper operation. Never disable the Guard. Do not use the Circular Saw if the Guard assembly does not oper- ate properly. Before each use, make sure the Blade Guard does not touch the Saw Blade.
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