25.Turn off the Twin Cutter Saw and allow the Saw Blades to completely stop if the Saw Blades are to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.
26.Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Twin Cutter Saw while it is plugged in and running.
27.Always unplug theTwin Cutter Saw from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS
28.Causes and operator prevention of “KICKBACK”: Kickback is a sudden reaction to pinched, bound, or misaligned Saw Blades, causing an uncontrolled Twin Cutter Saw to lift up and out from the workpiece toward the operator. When the Saw Blades are pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the Saw Blades stall and the motor reaction drives the Twin Cutter Saw rapidly back toward the operator. If the Saw Blades become twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the front edge of the Saw Blades can raise the Twin Cutter Saw (walk up) toward the operator. Kick- back is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as follows:
•Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw 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, 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 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 the Twin Cutter Saw on a workpiece, center the Saw Blades in the
•When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
•Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports 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 improperly 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 cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.
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