SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY
See Figures 36-38.
The main power switchhas been placed on the front
of the arm for easy access. The yellow switch key
prevents accidental starting of the main power switch
when saw is not being used. To activate the switch,
insert the switch key and lift switch to ON position. To
lock the switch once it has been pressed to OFF,
remove the yellow key. Place the key in a location that
isinaccessible to children and others notqualified to
usethe tool.
CAUSES OF KICKBACK
Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds,
kickingthe workpiece back toward you with great
force and speed. If your hands are near the blade,
they may be jerked loose and contact the blade.
Obviously, kickback can cause serious injury and it is
well worth using precautions to avoid the risks.
Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches
theblade in the wood, such as the following:
•Making a cut withincorrect blade depth
•Sawing into knots or nailsin the workpiece
•Twisting the wood while making a cut
•Failingto supportwork
•Forcing a cut
•Cutting warped or wet lumber
•Misusing the saw
•Not followingcorrect operating procedures
•Using the wrong blade for the type of cut
•Cutting with adull, gummed-up, or improperly set
blade.
AVOIDING KICKBACK
•Always use the correct blade depth setting. The
outer pointof the blade teeth should clear the lower
surface of the workpiece by 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. when
making these cuts.
•Inspectthe work for knotsor nails before beginning
acut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer.
Never saw intoa loose knot or nail.
•Always use the fence when rip cutting. This helps
prevent twisting the wood in the cut.
• Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades.
Never make cuts with dull blades.
•To avoid pinchingthe blade, support the work
propedy before beginning a cut.
•When making a cut, use steady, even pressure.
Never force cuts.
INSERTSWITCHKEY
LFig. 36
SWITCHON Fig. 37
SWITCHOFF Fig. 38
• Do not cut wet or warped lumber.
•Always hold yourworkpiece firmly with both hands
or with pushsticks. Keep your body in a balanced
position to be ready to resist kickback should it
occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.
• Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.
• Use the riving knife and anti-kickback pawls when
performing rip cuts.
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