MISC. Precautions

is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the Saw Blade stalls and the engine reaction drives the Cut Off Saw rapidly back toward the operator. If the Saw Blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the Saw Blade can raise the Cut Off 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 Cut Off Saw at all times. Never allow the rotating 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 Cut Off 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 Cut Off Saw on a workpiece, center the Saw Blade in the pre-cut kerf and check that the Saw Teeth are not engaged into the workpiece. If the Saw Blade is binding, the Cut Off Saw may walk up or kick- back as the Saw is restarted.

•Support large panels with roller stands (not included) 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 bind- ing 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 Cut Off Saw if the Guard assembly does not oper- ate properly. Before each use, make sure the Blade Guard does not touch the Saw Blade.

1.WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and ce- ment or other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated

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