KICKBACK
Kickbackoccurswhenthebladesstall rapidlyand the saw is driven back towards you. Blade stallingis caused by any action whichpinches the blade in the material being cut.
IMPORTANT: The best guard against kickback is to avoid dangerous practices.
or the saw stalls,Kickbackcould cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of | I | |
/_, DANGER: | ALWAYS turn OFF powerto saw immediately if the blades bind | |
control can lead to serious injury. | ||
ALWAYS provide proper support for the workpleoe and hold the saw with both hands
Kickback is Caused By:
1.Twistingthe blades while making a cut,
2.Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperlyset blades,
3.Not providingproper supportfor workpiece,
ALWAYS provideproper support as shown in Fig. 3.
4.Forcinga cut.
5.Cuttingwarped or wet lumber.
6Tool misuse or incorrectoperating procedures.
7.Contactingthe workpiece with blades at less than full speed.
To Lessen the Chance of Kickback
1.ALWAYS approachthe workpiece with the saw at an angle of approximately 30° to the workpiece.(see Fig. 4.)
2.ALWAYS make straight cuts.
This will help prevent twistingthe blade in the cut,
3.ALWAYS use clean, sharp and properly set blades.NEVER make cutswith dull blades.
4.ALWAYS properlysupport the
workpiece before beginning a cut, This will help you avoid pinching the blades (see Fig. 3).
5.ALWAYS use steady, even pressure when making a cut. NEVER force the cut,
6.DO NOT cut wet or warped lumber.
7.ALWAYS hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position. ALWAYS keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blades, but
not in line with the saw blades. This will help you resist the forces of kickback, should it occur.
IMPORTANT:When using your saw, ALWAYS stay alert and exercise control.
DO NOT remove your saw from the workplece, while the blade Is moving.
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