SAFETYRULESFORSAWScont.11.Whenremovingthebladesfromthetool,ALWAYSwearprotectivegloves when
graspingthe blades or accessory.Accessoriesmay be hot after prolongeduse.
KICKBACK..,WHAT CAUSES IT AND WAYSTO PREVENT IT
The Causes of Kickback
1. Kickbackis a sudden reaction to apinched, boundor misaligned saw blades,
which cause the uncontrolled saw to lift upand out of the workpiece and towards
the operator.
2. When the blades are pinched orbound tightly bythe kerrclosing down, the blades
stall and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back towards theoperator.
3. ifthe blades become twisted or misaligned inthe cut, the teethat the back edges
ofthe blades can dig into thetop surface ofthe wood, This causes the blades to
climb out of the kerf and jump back towards the operator.
4. Kickback isaresult of tool misuse and/orincorrect operating procedures or
conditions, It can be avoided by taking the proper precautions, as listed below.
Ways to Prevent Kickback
1.ALWAYS maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and positionyour
body and arms to allow youto resistKICKBACK forces, KICKBACKforcescan
be controlledby the operator,if the proper precautions are taken,
2. Ifthe blades are binding, or when youare Interrupting a cut for any reason,
ALWAYS turn offthe saw andhold the saw motionless inthe material until
the blades come to a complete stop. NEVER attempt to remove the saw from
the work or pull the saw backward while the blades are in motion or
KICKBACK may occur.ALWAYS check and be ready to take corrective action to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
3.When restarting the saw In the workpiece, ALWAYS center the blades In the
kerf and check to be sure that the saw teeth are not engaged Into the
material. If the saw blades are binding,they maywalk up or KICKBACKfrom the
workpiecewhen the saw is restarted.
4.ALWAYS support large panels to minimize the risk of blades pinching and
KICKBACK. Large panels tendto sag under theirown weight. SupportsMUST be
placedunder the panel on bothsides, near the line ofcut and near the edge of the
panel.
5.DO NOTuse adull or damaged blades, Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf which causes excessive friction, blade binding and
KICKBACK.
6.ALWAYS use extra caution when making a"Pocket Cut" Into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding bladesmay outobjects that can cause
KICKBACK.
7.ALWAYS have the saw blades at full speed beforecontacting workpiece
8.ALWAYS keep your body positioned to eitherside of the saw blades, butnot in line
withthe saw blades. KICKBACK couldcause the saw to jump backwards towards
the operator.KICKBACK forcescan be controlled bythe operator, if proper
precautions are taken.
ALWAYS hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contactwith a "live" wirewill make theexposed metal parts of the tool"live" and
shock the operator. 6