KICKBACK

Kickback occurs when the blades stall rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you. Blade statling _s caused by any action which pinches the blade in the material being cut.

IMPORTANT: The best guard against kickback is to avoid dangerous practices.

Z_ DANGER: ALWAYS turn OFF power to saw immediately if the blades bind or the saw stalls,,Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury,

ALWAYS provide proper support for the workpiece and hold the saw with

both hands

 

Kickback is caused By:

\ Fig, 3

1.Twisting the blades while making a cut.

2.Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set blades..

3.Not providing proper support for work'piece. ALWAYS provide proper support as shown In Fig,,3,,

4.Forcing a cut.

5.Cutting warped or wet lumber.,

6 Tool misuse or Incorrect operating procedures°

7.Contacting the workpiece with blades at less than full speed.

To Lessen the Chance of Kickback

1.ALWAYS approach the workpiece with the saw at an angle of approximately 30 ° to the workptece_ (see Fig. 4°)

2.ALWAYS make straight cuts. This will help prevent twisting the blade in the cut,

3.ALWAYS use clean, sharp and

properly set blades° NEVER make cuts with dull blades,,

4, ALWAYS propedy support the

workplece before beginning a cut. This will help you avoid pinching the blades

(see Fig, 3).

5.ALWAYS use steady, even pressure when making a cuL 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._Thlswilt 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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286.25574 specifications

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