DeWalt DWS535T instruction manual Lower Guard Safety Instructions, Kickback

intothematerialffsawbladeisbinding,it maywalkupor

soon as

blade enters

the

material, the

lower guard

must

kickbackfromtheworkpieceasthesawisrestarted.

be released.

For

aft other

sawing,

the

lower guard should

d)Supportlargepanelsto minimizethe risk of blade

operate

automatically.

pinchingandkickbackLargepanelstendto. sagunder

d) Always

observe

that

the

lower

guard

is

covering

the

theirownweightSupportsmustbeplacedunderthepanel.

blade before placing saw down

on bench

or

floor.

An

onbothsides,nearthelineofcutandneartheedgeofthe

unprotected,

coasting

blade

wifl

cause

the

saw

to

walk

panel.

backwards,

cutting

whatever

is in

its path.

Be

aware

of

the

e)Do not use duffor damagedblades.Unsharpenedor time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

improperlysetbladesproducenarrowkerfcausingexcessive

friction,bladebindingandkickback.Additional Safety Instructions

f) Bladedepthandbeveladjustinglockingleversmustbe • Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support

tightand

secure

before making

cut.

ff blade adjustment

the workpiece

to

a stable

platform. Holding the work by hand

shifts while

cutting,

it may cause

binding

and kickback.

or against

your

body

leaves it unstable

and

may lead to loss of

g) Use extra caution when making a "plunge cuts" into

control.

,

Keep your

body positioned

to either

side

of

the

blade,

but

existing walls

or

other

blind areas. The

protruding

blade

may cut objects that can cause kickback.

not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw

to jump backwards (see Causes and Operator Prevention of

LOWER GUARD

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Kickback

and

KICKBACK).

a) Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do

,

Avoid

cutting

nails.

Inspect for

and

remove

all

nails

from

not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely

lumber

before

cutting.

and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard

•

Always

make

sure

nothing

interferes

with

the

movement of

into the open

position.

If saw is accidentally

dropped,

lower

the lower

blade guard.

guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting

•

Accessories

must

be

rated

for

at

least

the speed

handle and make sure it moves freely and does

not touch the

blade or any other

part,

in all angles and

depths

of cut.

recommended

on

the tool

warning

label

Wheels and

other

b)Check the operation of the lower guard spring, ff the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build- up of debris.

accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury. Accessory ratings must always be above tool speed as shown on tool nameplate.

•Always make sure the saw is clean before using.

•Stop using this saw and have it properly serviced if any unusual

c) Lower guard should be retracted manually only for noise or abnormal operation occcurs.

special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts." Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as