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Keep blades sharp.
Support large panels as shown in Fig. 1.
Use fance or straight edge guide when ripping. Don't fence tool.
Stay alert exercise control.
Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving.
43.LOWER GUARD. Raise lower guard with the retracing handle (Lever).
44.ADJUSTMENTS. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
45.USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES IN MOUNTING. Do not use blade with incorrect size holes.
Never use defective or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
46.AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from work piece before cutting.
47.DO NOT RUN THE SAW WHILE CARRYING IT AT YOUR SIDE.
48.Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part of the work piece which is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. As examples, Fig. 4 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of board, and Fig. 5 the WRONG way. If the work piece is short or small, clamp is down.
DON’T TRY TO HOLD SHORT PLACES BY HAND!
Fig. 4 | Fig. 5 |
49.Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause KICKBACK.
NEVER place your hand or fingers behind the saw. If kickback occurs, the saw could easily jump backwards over your hand, possibly causing severe injury.
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